G Hatfield

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HL Shorts: What Are the Biggest Retention Barriers?

2 days ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

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New NCSBN Data Indicates Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

4 days ago | psqh.com | G Hatfield

By G HatfieldAs CNOs deal with nursing shortages, it's critical to understand why they are happening. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing ( NCSBN) recently published the latest 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study which surveyed 800,000 nurses about the state of the nursing workforce. According to the study, 40% of participants indicated their intention to leave the workforce in the next five years. The study also reported that 138,000 nurses have left the workforce since 2022.
Infographic: 5 Reasons Why Nurses are Leaving the Industry

5 days ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

As CNOs deal with nursing shortages, it's critical to understand why they are happening. Nurses are leaving the workforce because of stress and burnout, workload, understaffing, inadequate salary, and workplace violence, according to the data. While the survey does show moderation for some of these issues, it's critical that the focus remains on solving them.
Infographic: A Guide to Supporting Nurses at Every Career Stage

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

CNOs must be ready to support nurses from the beginning to the end of their careers, and throughout life changes, according to these nurse leaders. CNOs should provide road maps to new-to-practice nurses so they have a framework to mold their careers. Leaders should give tenured nurses the option to work as virtual nurses or as mentors to newer nurses to keep their knowledge in the industry. CNOs must be flexible and have empathy for nurses who have dependents or family members to care for.
The Winning Edge for Keeping Nurses Happy

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

CNOs must provide career pathways and robust wellbeing support systems to improve nurse retention, say these nurse leaders. CNOs must take the time to understand each nurse's individual needs and goals and provide support at every stage of their careers. Professional development is not only critical to nurse retention, but it is also the key to succession planning and fostering the next generation of nurse leaders.
The Future of Nursing Depends on Retention. Here's How to Revamp Your Strategy.

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

CNOs must provide career pathways and robust wellbeing support systems to improve nurse retention, say these nurse leaders. CNOs must take the time to understand each nurse's individual needs and goals and provide support at every stage of their careers. Professional development is not only critical to nurse retention, but it is also the key to succession planning and fostering the next generation of nurse leaders.
New NCSBN Data Indicates Why Nurses Are Leaving the Workforce

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

There are five major reasons why nurses are departing from the workforce, according to this new study. According to the 2024 NCSBN Workforce Study, 40% of participants indicated their intention to leave the workforce in the next four years. Nurses are leaving the workforce because of stress and burnout, workload, understaffing, inadequate salary, and workplace violence, according to the data.
NCSBN CEO on How Nursing Can Move Forward as an Industry

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

Solving for staffing, burnout, and workplace violence issues will require thinking differently about solutions, says this CEO. According to the 2024 NCSBN Workforce Study, 40% of participants indicated their intention to leave the workforce in the next four years. Nurses are leaving the workforce because of stress and burnout, workload, understaffing, inadequate salary, and workplace violence, according to the data.
Nurses Week 2025 Spotlights Retention, Wellbeing, and the Evolution of Nursing Practice

1 week ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

These nurse leaders are coming together to share leadership strategies in celebration of nurses everywhere. To truly build a resilient workforce, nurse leaders must focus on retaining nurses at every stage of their careers. Supporting nurse wellbeing is another key consideration for CNOs who want to build a sustainable workforce. Virtual nursing has proven valuable in shortening admission and discharge times, and it provides support at the bedside for patient observation and education.
HL Shorts - How Do Health Systems Benefit from Nurse Wellbeing?

2 weeks ago | healthleadersmedia.com | G Hatfield

Prioritizing nurse wellbeing has an impact on the entire workforce, not just nurses, says this nurse thought leader. KEY TAKEAWAYS Nurses who have their wellbeing needs met are nurses are more connected, more engaged, and more energized around their work and in their life. Patients, staff, and the entirely of the healthcare organization can benefit from nurses practicing self-leadership.