JNUR_V6_N2_A2 Shahida Abbasi Muhammad Younas Journal on Nursing 2231 – 4504 6 2 7 11 Brain Drain, Nurses, Pakistan The term “brain drain” has captured the attention of many economists and political scientists since the 1960s. The flow of nurses, as a result of active recruitment by developed countries, is a red signal for their country (Pakistan). The policy makers in the country should take initiatives in identifying and addressing the factors contributing to brain drain of nurses. To resolve the underlying problem, efforts should be made to uplift the status of nurses through modification service structure, health services planning which would result in better management of the nursing workforce. May - July 2016 Copyright © 2016 i-manager publications. All rights reserved. i-manager Publications http://www.imanagerpublications.com/Article.aspx?ArticleId=6041