Establishing a sustainable nursing workforce.
Occupational sustainability in healthcare services involves meeting the demands of a changing NHS without compromising the health and wellbeing of nurses. This article examines occupational sustainability in the nursing profession, focusing on issues of nursing workload, employee health and recruitment issues, and workforce diversity.
Knowles
Judie
J
Faculty of Health and Social Care, London South Bank University.
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