Identify one current issue impacting the discipline of nursing. Critically analyze current discussions and research evidence that support and justify your claim that this is a contemporary issue facing nurses today. The student may choose from one of the below issues or an alternative issue that has been approved by the lecturer. Some of the currently identified issues include:

• Nursing burnout
• Compassion fatigue
• Workplace safety
• Nursing shortages
• increased workload
• Recruitment and retention
• An aging workforce
• Violence against nursing
• Horizontal violence
• Bullying
• Diversity
• Gender bias