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Contributed Content: Boosting Nurse Retention in Younger Generations

Health Leaders | Nursing

El Camino Health’s low turnover rate of eight percent for all nurses is far lower than the national rate of 22.5 These are tactics that we have found appeal to nurses across the board. percent, due to the retention efforts of these streamlined structures and processes, which include improved workflow and more flexible scheduling.

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Empower Nurses–They Will Lead the Way

Minority Nurse

While nurses are strong and resilient, they can’t fix their biggest problem: a dire nursing shortage. A decade in the making, our national nursing shortage threatens our already struggling health care infrastructure. Studies have long predicted that the demand for nurses would intensify as the U.S.

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The uphill battle to bring the next generation of nurses: challenges & solutions

Nurse Deck

With the nursing shortage brought about by the healthcare workforce crisis, medical facilities must elevate their nursing recruitment strategies. More than affecting the quality of care given to patients, the nurse shortage problem also affects institutions internally, leading to burnout and high turnover.

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Exploring the Need for More Nurse Educators in Healthcare

Diversity Nursing

According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), budget constraints, an aging faculty, and increasing job competition from clinical sites have contributed to this crisis. Flexible Scheduling People everywhere are demanding a shift toward work-life balance.

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The Importance of a Healthy Work Environment

Diversity Nursing

Employers need to prioritize the well-being of their Nursing staff by implementing strategies that promote work-life balance, provide access to support services, and encourage self-care. In conclusion, creating a healthy work environment for Nurses should be a top priority for employers.

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UpNext: 4 Key Takeaways for Workforce Solutions in 2024

Health Leaders | Nursing

The same is true for nursing, CNOs everywhere are struggling to staff hospitals amidst a national nursing shortage. Even though there are efforts across the industry to streamline certification and attract more nursing graduates, new strategies for dealing with turnover rates will be a higher priority than ever going into 2024.

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The Nursing Shortage: Looking Ahead to 2023

Nurse.com

Statistics show the nursing shortage is still a crisis, but 2023 could be a turning point. Front-line nurse don’t need numbers to know that the nursing shortage is wreaking havoc on their workplaces. The financial cost of the nursing shortage couldn’t be clearer. Nursing shortage insights.