Becker's Healthcare March 8, 2024
Nurse shortages have plagued healthcare in recent years, but with the workforce showing signs of bouncing back, many leaders are turning their attention to retention over recruitment.
The nursing workforce is 6% larger in 2023 than in 2019, a JAMA Health Forum study found, suggesting a rebound to pre-pandemic numbers. The field is expected to grow by 1.2 million full-time registered nurses by 2035.
However, nurses and nurse leaders are reporting more burnout, with 72% of leaders saying they are burned out and 31% considering leaving their jobs, an AMN Healthcare report found.
Health systems and nursing associations are doubling down on retention strategies to keep more nurses in the field. Below are eight efforts Becker’s has reported on...
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