Nurses as Human Capital, Not Human Resources

Determining the economic value of nursing is a pivotal paradigm shift that needs to take place to transform healthcare. It is essential to recognize that nurses' interventions are fundamental to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the efficiency of the entire healthcare system. Nursing services should be seen as human capital worthy of investment versus human resources that are expendable.

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JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration
Published
2024-12-20
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https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001519
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Global Health Care Issues
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Nurses as Human Capital, Not Human Resources

Karen Drenkard
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Nurses as Human Capital, Not Human Resources

Karen Drenkard
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Abstract

Determining the economic value of nursing is a pivotal paradigm shift that needs to take place to transform healthcare. It is essential to recognize that nurses' interventions are fundamental to improving patient outcomes and enhancing the efficiency of the entire healthcare system. Nursing services should be seen as human capital worthy of investment versus human resources that are expendable.

JONA The Journal of Nursing AdministrationVol. 55(1)
Public Policy Institute of California (US)
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Global Health Care Issues
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