DWD Reports There Are Not Enough Registered Nurses in the State to Meet Current Demand

Friday, August 2nd, 2024 -- 9:00 AM

(Bob Hague, Wisconsin Radio Network) According to a DWD report there are not enough registered nurses in Wisconsin to meet current demand, and the shortage is predicted to grow if unaddressed.

According to Bob Hague with the Wisconsin Radio Network, two models in the report predict a deficit of between 12,000 and 19,000 nurses by 2040. DWD evaluated several factors such as high vacancy rates of registered nurses in hospitals and low unemployment rates for nurses.

The report says possible approaches to addressing healthcare workforce challenges include placing extra emphasis on retaining nurses, making it possible for nurses to care for more patients, and supporting public health to reduce the number of patients.

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