title: Frustrated by the nursing shortage? Try these tactics instead of bonuses.
abstract: There is a nationwide shortage of ED nurses due to an aging work force, fewer students enrolling in nursing schools, and demoralized nurses leaving the profession. Effective strategies for retaining staff include developing career ladders, starting a nurse leadership program, and sending nurses to conferences. When hiring nurses, address how well they fit into your ED's culture. Morale-boosting programs help nurses feel valued.
mesh_terms: D002322:Career Mobility; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D006801:Humans; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical; D009042:Motivation; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D013192:Staff Development; D014481:United States; D000078329:Workforce