Will under staffing in nursing continue?

Yes, understaffing in nursing is likely to continue in the coming years. There are a number of factors that are contributing to the nursing shortage, including:

An aging population. As the population ages, there is an increased demand for healthcare services, including nursing care.

Retirement of nurses. Many nurses are reaching retirement age, and there are not enough new nurses entering the workforce to replace them.
Increased turnover. Nurses are leaving the workforce at high rates due to burnout, stress, and other factors.

COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the nursing shortage by putting a strain on the healthcare system and causing many nurses to leave the workforce.

The American Nurses Association (ANA) estimates that the United States will need 1.1 million new nurses by 2022 to meet the growing demand for nursing care. However, the ANA also estimates that there will be a shortfall of 500,000 nurses by 2025.