The nursing profession is facing a critical retention crisis that directly impacts emergency care. Key points from recent research shared in a Medscape article: • Over 262,000 RNs graduate yearly, but 33% quit within 2 years • Current RN shortage: 78,610 • Projected exodus: 900,000 nurses (1/5 of US RNs) plan to leave by 2027 Major factors driving nurse turnover: • Burnout • Stressful work environments • Poor staffing ratios • Lack of leadership • Low pay and benefits • Patient-to-nurse ratios in ER/ICU often 4:1 (double the recommended) • 80% of nurses experienced workplace violence in the past year "Workplace violence has climbed tremendously. Nurses are afraid for their safety." - Robin Geiger, DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC, NEA-BC Proposed solutions: 1. Legislation: SAVE Act & the Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act. The Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act was introduced in the US House of Representatives in 2024 to mandate federal protections for healthcare workers who are victims of violence and intimidation in the workplace. Geiger calls it "a good starting point," adding, "We're all advocating and working together to get the SAVE Act and other HR bills either initiated or passed." 2. Mentorship & training programs 3. Improved work conditions 4. Resources for self-care "We know what needs to be done. Let's stop this." - Jennifer Mensik Kennedy, PhD, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, ANA President Have you seen this in your ER? What strategies do you think are or aren’t working? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gD2ZGNmH
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Nurses are an essential part of our healthcare system, yet they face alarming rates of violence and burnout. Did you know that 2 nurses are assaulted every hour and 30% plan on leaving their job in the next 30 days? Violence against nurses has increased 5% over the last year, and ER nurses face a physically or verbally abusive situations for every 40 hours worked. Unfortunately, nurses do not feel supported in advocating for themselves by reporting these situations. It's time for institutions to take accountability for providing a safe working environment and supporting nurses' physical and psychological safety. Addressing overall working conditions for nurses would be a great step in the right direction. The answer isn't an ongoing stream of new nurses to burnout and move on to the next one. Let's work together to create a safer and healthier work environment for our nurses so they can continue to provide the crucial care our communities need. #nurses #healthcare #safety #support
It's bad enough that nurses are getting assaulted. Some nurses feel as if they are being blamed for being attacked, nursing leaders say. It's adding to the mental stress of nurses, and researchers say some nurses don't report violent incidents because they're worried they are going to be blamed. Check out my story for Chief Healthcare Executive.
Too many nurses are being assaulted. Some say they are being blamed for the attacks.
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The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) held a symposium in November to address nursing #shortage, #selfcare and #workplace #safety in November. Here are the main takeaways: 👉 Almost 30% of the workforce are planning to leave the ranks in the next five years (⬆️ 7% vs 2020). 👉 The implications of the #heroarchetype as it relates to nurses may be detrimental as it implies an idea of self-sacrifice and compromise. 👉 The need for #nurses to prioritise themselves. Check out Bill HR 2663 on workplace violence. As a reminder, #violence in #healthcare exceeds that of any other profession or sector, even law enforcement. Let that sink in. George Niles Mekeel
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Keep the conversations going... How can we expect our community of nurses to feel supported, safe, and valued if they fear losing their license for seeking help? Roughly 1 in 5 (19%) cite a lack of knowledge or resources as reasons for not seeking help, or concerns about losing their job or having their colleagues find out. Ending the stigma surrounding nurse mental health is a decade-long systemic problem that has persisted through each generation of the workforce. Shifting the paradigm on mental health regarding licensure and state boards will not solve the complexities of what the acute care environment is doing to our nurses... but it's a start. A big shout-out to J. Corey Feist, JD, MBA and the Dr. Lorna Breen Heroes' Foundation for continuing this dialogue, raising awareness, and beginning to remove the barriers to nurses safely addressing their mental health. Let's work together to create a culture where seeking help is encouraged, where resources are readily available, and where nurses feel supported in prioritizing their mental well-being. American Nurses Association Ron Southwick Rebecca Love RN, MSN, FIEL National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) Chief Healthcare Executive #nursesonlinkedin #healthcareleadership #mentalhealthsupport #endthestigma https://lnkd.in/gcq-FMcn
Many nurses aren’t getting help for their mental health. That needs to change.
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Navigating the world post-pandemic presents considerable challenges for the #healthcare sector, particularly in regards to the shortage of #nursing staff. Recent discussions with human resources and recruitment leaders have shed light on the obstacles and possibilities within this field. This piece consolidates insights from recent studies to provide a comprehensive overview of the current situation regarding nursing staffing and potential strategies for enhancement.
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Explore our latest article delving into the concerning levels of burnout among nurses. Gain insights into the factors contributing to this issue and discover strategies to support the well-being of these invaluable healthcare professionals. https://lnkd.in/g_MpURp8 #nurse #HR
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New Review Article in RRH: What do nurses practising in rural, remote and isolated locations consider important for attraction and retention? A scoping review by Catherine Holland, Christina Malatzky and Jerico Pardosi. https://lnkd.in/g_Cwg_dt Nurses represent almost half of the worldwide health workforce and play a critical role in providing health care, from tertiary through to primary and community-based settings. The inadequate size of the nursing workforce has fundamental consequences for the accessibility and quality of health care provided to communities. It also detrimentally affects the health and wellbeing of the existing nursing workforce and damages community perceptions of health services, further exacerbating attrition and the acceptability and utilisation of health services. This article reviews existing literature that reports rural and remote nurses’ views on what informs the attraction, retention and resignation of the rural and remote nurse workforce. #ruralhealth #australia #ruralnursing #recruitment #resignation #retention QUT (Queensland University of Technology) Christina Malatzky Jerico Pardosi
What do nurses practising in rural, remote and isolated locations consider important for attraction and retention? A scoping review
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Nursing is a vast profession impacting overall health care. Vivian Health's recent health report highlights nurses' well-being, showing stress and burnout as major issues in our field. Surveyed healthcare professionals emphasize the need for work-life balance and lower patient ratios to improve conditions. Learn more about the current state of the nursing workforce below. #NursingWorkforce 🔗 Article from Daily Nurse
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4mo100%. Regulatory fairness and reputation plays a role in some provinces as to whether nurses and NP will stay.