Becker's Healthcare December 19, 2023
A plethora of research has linked a favorable work environment to less turnover and higher job satisfaction, and according to the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses, recognizing nurses’ contributions to their organization is a key pillar for maintaining a healthy work environment.
However, not all recognition is equally meaningful. Beyond just annual weeks of recognition filled with snacks and banners, it’s critical that nurses feel their individual contributions matter and are valued by their organization.
Making this a part of an organization’s culture requires them to have a comprehensive system in place to ensure there is a sustainable focus on recognizing individual contributions, according to the AACN’s Healthy Work Environment standards. The group’s data has consistently shown units...