Table 3.

Reported challenges experienced by nursing agencies

Reason	% Agreement
There is a shortage of specialised nurses.	94
We find it challenging to recruit nurses.	83
Fixed commission rate.	80
The government is supportive of nursing agencies.	67
Hospitals are willing to partner with agency on nursing training.	44
Hospitals pay their fees on time.	44
Nurses are committed and loyal professionals.	29
Client expectations of nursing agencies are clear.	29
The performance of retired nurses is unsatisfactory.	28
It is easy to communicate with the hospitals.	18