EVP, Chief Nursing & Clinical Operations Officer, Novant Health | Remarkable Administrator | Professional Caregiver
Recently, the American Nurses Foundation released the results of its fourth #MentalHealth and wellness survey to shed light on where the nursing profession is today. As we continue to recover from the pandemic, it's important that we have an accurate understanding of where nurses are at and what they need to succeed. Here are some important findings from the report: - Nurse turnover is still above pre-pandemic levels. This is mainly due to insufficient staffing, feeling unvalued by their organization, and inadequate compensation. - 56% of nurses are experiencing #burnout, including emotional exhaustion, and 64% say they feel “a great deal of stress because of their job.” - 2/3 of nurses who said they are suffering mental anguish or toxic emotions are either not seeking or not receiving mental health support. These findings prove that we still have a lot of work to do to give nurses the support they need to remain happy, healthy, and successful. But with the #NewYear around the corner, we should use this as an opportunity to revisit our strategies once again to make 2024 a better year for #healthcare all around.
