Fully two-thirds of nurses were considering leaving the profession in late 2021, according to a recent national survey.
Conducted by Florida Atlantic University’s College of Nursing and staffing firm Cross Country Healthcare, the survey sought to identify root causes of current stressors and help identify solutions to improve nursing satisfaction and mental well-being.
The biggest pain point: career satisfaction. Just 32% of nurses surveyed said they are very satisfied with their occupation, compared to 52% who said the same prior to the pandemic. The nursing shortage and inadequate staffing top the list of contributing causes.
“Our nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system and if too many leave or decide not to pursue a career in nursing, the consequences would be catastrophic,” said Safiya George, Ph.D., dean and professor at Florida Atlantic. “Our nurses need solutions, many of them outlined in this research, that will ease burnout and reduce stress, and help them enjoy long-term and satisfying careers.”
Survey results were based on results from 570 nurses, including those working in nursing homes.
From the January/February 2022 Issue of McKnight's Long-Term Care News
