Statewide Strategic Plan for Nursing in the State of Arizona

The Governor’s Task Force on the Nursing Shortage was charged with developing a statewide strategic plan to ensure that the State of Arizona has the nursing resource necessary to met the healthcare needs of its citizens. It was organized around four strategic themes that categorize the factors that contribute to the nursing shortage and recommendations to counter those factors. The themes are:
· Attracting People to the Profession
· Educating More Nurses
· Improving the Work Environment
· Removing Regulatory Barriers
This report summarizes work done to date and identifies specific goals, strategies and responsible parties for impacting the nursing shortage in the short and long term.