title: Theory of Constraints: What Can We Learn to Support the Nursing Workforce?
abstract: Demand for nurses is influenced by many factors. Labor statistics and health services literature reveal current and predicted supply gaps in meeting this demand. One strategy in response can be drawn from manufacturing industries. This column suggests the application of the Theory of Constraints in efforts to relieve bottlenecks in producing and retaining nurse labor.
authors: Author Affiliation: Professor and Associate Dean, School of Nursing, Edgewood College, and Nursing Education Specialist, University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics, Madison.
authors: Roberta
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authors: Pawlak
mesh_terms: D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand / Q000639:trends*; D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling / Q000458:organization & administration; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D016526:Workload; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration*