American Hospital Association July 28, 2022
Like many hospitals and health systems across the nation, the AdventHealth Central Florida Division is experiencing a shortage of nurses.
According to the Florida Hospital Association, the state could face a shortfall of nearly 60,000 nurses by 2035 if changes aren’t made in inspiring, recruiting and supporting nursing students and nurses.
Recognizing the mental and emotional toll of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses, our leadership team at AdventHealth designated nurse recruitment and retention as one of our top priorities.
Using Research to Address Nurse Well-Being and Reduce Burnout and Turnover
In 2019, the AdventHealth Research Institute conducted a randomized, controlled clinical trial of direct-care nurses called RISE — which stands for Resilience, Insight, Self-Compassion and Empowerment. Facilitated by a licensed...