Nurse retention: is it worth it?
Nurse turnover costs thousands of dollars and negatively affects patient outcomes. Study results indicate experienced nurses perceive decreased autonomy and task orientation, and increased work pressure in their work environments. Strategies are presented to help retain RNs, save money, and improve patient outcomes.
Atencio
Bonnie L
BL
Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael, CA, USA.
Cohen
Jayne
J
Gorenberg
Bobbye
B
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002055:Burnout, Professional; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008137:Longitudinal Studies; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009729:Nursing / Q000639:trends; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D026684:Personal Autonomy; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D000078329:Workforce