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One-Fifth of Nurses Intend to Leave the Workforce by 2027

Health Leaders | Nursing

About 100,000 RNs left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic in the past two years due to stress, burnout, and retirement, and about one-fifth of RNs nationally are projected to do the same by 2027. The research also examined how nurses experienced pandemic-related heightened workplace burnout and stress. decline in the U.S.

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The Coming Exodus of RN’s

Empowered Nurses

million registered nurses expected to quit by 2027 means a potential loss of approximately 1.1 For the first time ever, centers for Medicare and Medicaid services have proposed new staffing regulations for long term care facilities. hours of direct care from a certified nursing assistant. and 37%.

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2023 Regulatory Advocacy Roundup

Capitol Beat

ANA will advocate for a robust final rule, which could go a long way toward improving work environments in long-term care. The Long-Stay Hospitalization Measure is aimed at improving facility-based care, specifically to reduce hospitalization for long-stay residents.

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