HealthExec February 29, 2024
Nearly one-third of hospital nursing leaders, 31%, are planning to leave their jobs in the near future, with burnout a driving factor for most, according to survey results from staffing firm AMN Healthcare.
“Like millions of front-line nurses, nurse leaders are facing challenging work conditions that can exacerbate stress and fuel turnover,” Christine Mackey-Ross, President of AMN Healthcare Leadership Solutions, said in prepared remarks. “The job satisfaction and personal wellbeing of nurse leaders therefore should be a primary concern of any healthcare facility seeking to maintain the continuity and effectiveness of its nurse staff.”
Results were based on an annual survey of 186 hospital nurse leaders from the AMN database.
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