J Korean Acad Nurs JKAN Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing 1598-2874 Korean Society of Nursing Science 10.4040/jkan.2003.33.2.284 Original Article A Study on the Projected Workforce of Nephrology Clinical Nurse Specialist(CNS) in Korea Oh Pok Ja Shin Sung Rae 1 Department of Nursing, Sahmyook University, Korea. ohpj@syu.ac.kr 04 2003 28 03 2017 33 2 284 292 Copyright © 2003 Korean Society of Nursing Science 2003 Purpose

The purpose of this study was to study the projected workforce of nephrology CNS in Korea.

 Method

Need models, ratio methods and expert opinion were used for projecting needs for the nephrology CNS.

 Result

In 2001, there are 28,046 ESRD(end stage of renal disease)patients, 304 renal replacement centers and 1695 nephrology nurses in Korea. the hemodialysis patients per hemodialysis nurse was 12. The number of nephrology CNS required to meet the demand for caring of ESRD patients in 2002, 2005 and 2020 was estimated at 616, 837 and 3105, respectively. 47 ESRD patients per nephrology CNS was revealed as a workforce standard before 2005. After 2005, It was 31 ESRD patients per nephrology CNS.

 Conclusion

This study founded the need to project future increments and development in supply of qualified nephrology CNS.

 Nephrology CNS Projection