Global nurse migration: its impact on developing countries and prospects for the future.
The worldwide shortage of nurses which results from a global undersupply and high attrition rates affects developed countries in the West the same way as it affects developing countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. The difference lies in the fact that developing countries serve as a readily available source of trained nurses for developed countries in Europe, North America and parts of Oceania. Strong "pull" and "push" factors favour wealthier nations in the West in their efforts to deal with domestic shortages through overseas recruitment.
D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000592:standards; D019049:Developed Countries; D003906:Developing Countries; D004641:Emigration and Immigration; D009726:Nurses / Q000600:supply & distribution; D019984:Quality Indicators, Health Care; D006801:Humans