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August 2, 2025Public Health ChallengesOpen Access

Evaluation of Human Resources for Nursing Care in Bhutan: A Situational Review

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STSangay TenzinRoyal University of BhutanAGAbhishek GautamGalgotias UniversityJKJulendra KorialaRoyal University of Bhutan

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Implication

This review highlights nursing workforce attrition in Bhutan, suggesting that better policies may improve healthcare outcomes.

Key Points

  • Nursing attrition represents over 9% in Bhutan, highlighting a significant workforce shortage.
  • The density of nurses in Bhutan has decreased from 21.07 to 20.42 per 10,000 population between 2021 and 2023.
  • Factors such as poor remuneration and lack of job satisfaction contribute to the ongoing nursing crisis.
  • Recommendations include introducing a nursing licensing exam and developing clear job descriptions to enhance workforce stability.

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Tenzin et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a0c72e6551bb0af8d005chttps://doi.org/10.1002/puh2.70090
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