Recognizing nursing as a calling: A key step toward enhancing workforce sustainability

European countries are struggling with workforce shortages in healthcare. Christine Antorini, the former CEO of Life Foundation, a Danish non-profit focussed on education, and a member of several boards, made headlines when she left her leadership position to pursue nursing in 2023.

Her decision drew a mixed reaction: While she received support and admiration on social media, there were also cynical comments suggesting she would quit upon…