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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 future of nursing and the U.S. healthcare system is at an 'urgent crossroads.'

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ANA Enterprise News, June 2023

American Nurse

Thousands of RNs plan to leave the profession by 2027 More than 600,000 RNs said they plan to leave the nursing workforce by 2027 due to stress, burnout, or retirement, according to research conducted by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).

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Nurses Leaving the Workforce!

SelfCare for HealthCare

Another 610,388 registered nurses, who had more than 10 years of experience and an average age of 57, said they planned to leave the workforce by 2027 because of stress, burnout or retirement. More than a quarter of those surveyed said they plan to leave the industry or retire in the next five years.

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Nurses, Not Policymakers, Should Determine Appropriate Staffing Levels

Health Leaders | Nursing

Further, the nursing shortage has reached a crisis stage, some nursing organizations say.

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6 Ways To Improve Staff Retention in Healthcare

Relias

About 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce during the COVID-19 pandemic due to stress, burnout, and retirement according to a new study published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing in April 2023. Another 610,388 RNs reported the intent to leave the workforce by 2027 for the same reasons.

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Satisfaction Guarantees? Data Reveals What Motivates and Retains Traveling Nurses 

Daily Nurse

Research from NCSBN further reports almost 900,000 RNs intend to leave the workforce by 2027. According to McKinsey & Company, the U.S. will be short 200,000 to 450,00 registered nurses for direct patient care by 2025.

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How BSN-Prepared Nurses in Oklahoma Can Address the State Shortage and Elevate Their Careers

Northeastern State University

A recent study released by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing reveals that approximately 100,000 registered nurses (RNs) left the workforce between 2020 and 2022 due to stress, burnout and retirement. Findings also report that another 610,388 intend to leave by the year 2027. Oklahoma is no exception to this trend.