The impact of the February 6, 2023, earthquake in Türkiye on the nursing workforce: brain drain and strategic solutions for sustainability in the healthcare sector

According to the results of the study, more than 80% of the nurses resigned and migrated to Türkiye; the majority of these nurses were women, and the rate of those who migrated abroad was 30.9%. In order to prevent domestic and international migration, it is recommended that institutions make the necessary arrangements in cooperation with local governments on issues such as housing, child education, and social opportunities.