Assessment of factors influencing brain drain among nurses working in accident and emergency units of Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos state Department: Nursing Science By: iamjahmeyou Project ID: 9096 Rating: (5.0) votes: 1Rate this project12345 Price:₦5000 Get the Complete MaterialAbstractBrain drain, defined as the migration of skilled professionals in search of better opportunities abroad, has become a critical challenge in Nigeria’s healthcare sector. Nurses, particularly those working in accident and emergency units, are increasingly relocating to developed countries due to poor remuneration, limited career advancement, unfavorable working conditions, and socio-political instability. This study assessed the push and pull factors influencing brain drain among nurses at Ikorodu General Hospital, Lagos State, and examined its implications for both the migrating nurses and the Nigerian healthcare system. A descriptive research design was employed, targeting nurses in adult and pediatric emergency units. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed to identify key determinants of migration. Findings revealed that push factors such as low wages, poor job satisfaction, understaffing, and insecurity strongly contribute to nurses’ decisions to leave. Pull factors, including high wages, opportunities for professional growth, recognition of expertise, and stable socio-political environments in destination countries, further accelerate migration. The study also highlighted negative consequences of brain drain, including a shortage of skilled personnel, increased workload for remaining nurses, diminished healthcare quality, and emotional challenges faced by migrant nurses, such as cultural adjustment, discrimination, and unmet expectations. The research concludes that brain drain significantly undermines Nigeria’s healthcare delivery system. Recommendations include improved remuneration, better welfare packages, enhanced working conditions, decentralization of healthcare administration, and stronger government policies to regulate migration. Addressing these factors is essential to retain skilled nurses, strengthen the healthcare workforce, and achieve sustainable health outcomes in line with global strategic directions for nursing and midwifery....Preview Download Preview +Other Nursing Science project topics and materials you might be interested in»Factors contributing to ineffective utilization of immunization programme among mothers in Ekwerazu town Ahiazu Mbaise local government area Imo state»Knowledge and practice of quality assurance among nurses working in accident and emergency unit of University of Ilorin teaching hospital, Kwara state»Awareness of female genital mutilation and its implication to reproductive health among mothers in Amaifeke in Orlu local government, Imo state»Factors that influence the patronage of traditional birth attendants in Umuowa community Orlu Lga, Imo State»Accessibility and use of information communication technology (ICT) in the enhancement of nursing education among nursing students in Madonna University Teaching Hospital (MUTH)»Attitude of nurses towards research among accident and emergency nurses of University of Ilorin teaching hospital»Awareness and practice of pressure sores prevention in the care of the elderly among nurses in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Incidence of protein energy malnutrition among children under five years in General Hospital, Yelwa Yauri, Kebbi state»Factors influencing the attitudes of women toward family planning in Rivers state»Assessment of nutritional pattern and practice among pregnant women in holy rosary hospital»Assessment of exclusive breastfeeding in the development of under-five children in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Burnout syndrome and use of therapeutic approaches among nursing students in Madonna University, Rivers state»Assessment of practices used in the prevention of Lassa fever infection among health workers in Madonna University Teaching Hospital»Factors influencing high rate of abortion among women of childbearing age in Saki, Saki West Local Government Area, Oyo State»Awareness of determinants of sexual abuse and identification of supportive care among female nursing student of Madonna University