Current nursing shortages are being reported in countries around the world. Especially rural and remote areas face challenges in attracting sufficient numbers of qualified staff. According to international literature, strategies to alleviate shortages focus mainly on the recruitment of younger nurses. However, there are growing numbers of studies conducted in Canada, the United States and Northern Europe addressing the importance of engaging older nurses. With current ongoing population ageing and a shrinking pool of younger nurses, strategies focussing solely on recruitment will...