Introduction

This first chapter serves as an introduction to the book, sets the foundation for what is to come, and presents the structure as comprised of the following four parts. Countries worldwide face varying degrees of difficulties in recruiting and retaining registered nurses with bachelor’s degrees, leading to workloads for those who remain and unexpected professional realities for new graduates, as well as influences on patient outcomes. This book focuses on these issues. The overarching purpose of each part and each chapter of the book is presented.