Healthcare DIVE November 8, 2022
Dive Brief:
- Half of nurses have considered leaving the nursing profession, according to recent polls by staffing agency ConnectRN.
- Staffing shortages were the top reason nurses cited for planning to leave their jobs, followed by needing better work-life balance, the survey out Tuesday said. Nurses also said they planned to leave their roles because their mental health is at risk and they feel a lack of appreciation.
- About 60% said staffing shortages make them feel like they don’t have control over their careers, and nearly the same amount said they don’t think their employers are doing enough to address ongoing shortages.
Dive Insight:
Widespread burnout driven by the COVID-19 pandemic is still causing major challenges across the healthcare...