護理人力短缺是世界性問題，我國醫療體系及全民健保的成就備受世界各國推崇，然護理人力短缺問題於我國卻已存在多年。本文除就世界衛生組織、國際護理協會及我國護理人力短缺現象進行文獻探討，並針對我國護理人力執業現況、護理人員不從事護理專業之原因及護理人力之供給及需求加以分析；同時就我國護理制度所面臨之問題，及解決我國護理人力短缺之策略，包括已推出之護理改革計畫及目前護理執業環境改善情形進行介紹與探討。

The shortage of nursing manpower is a long-term problem worldwide that affects Taiwan despite this country's internationally admired achievements in terms of its healthcare and national health insurance systems. This article reviews discussions related to the nursing shortage issue published by the World Health Organization, International Council of Nurses, and Taiwan Ministry of Health and Welfare. Next, an overview is given of the nursing workforce profile, causal factors behind the nursing shortage, and demand for and supply of nursing manpower. Finally, problems, resolutions, and expected outcomes for the nursing shortage in Taiwan are analyzed.