title: A strategy for improving nurse retention and recruitment levels.
abstract: A nursing shortage in one trust prompted a full investigation into the retention and recruitment of nurses. Workload, staffing levels, skill mix and working conditions were all problem areas for staff. The project highlighted the need to support the development of strong nurse leadership within each of the trust's directorates and to create more educational opportunities for staff.
authors.affiliation: Midwifery and Patient Services, Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Paula
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Shobbrook
authors.forename: Katherine
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Fenton
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010559:Personnel Management / Q000592:standards*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000592:standards; D010563:Personnel Turnover