title: Retaining and recruiting mature experienced nurses: a multicomponent organizational strategy.
abstract: The aging and impending retirement of the nursing work force will worsen the nursing shortage. Because nurses retire for a variety of reasons, retaining older nurses or delaying their retirement requires a multifactorial method. The authors describe one medical center's multifaceted approach and subsequent strategies to create a work environment conducive to retaining the mature, experienced nurse.
authors.affiliation: Department of Nursing, MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland Ohio 44109, USA. lmion@metrohealth.org
authors.forename: Lorraine C
authors.initials: LC
authors.lastname: Mion
authors.forename: Coletta
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Hazel
authors.forename: Mary
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Cap
authors.forename: Jane
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fusilero
authors.forename: Maria L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Podmore
authors.forename: Christine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Szweda
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D017144:Focus Groups; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D007400:Interprofessional Relations; D008611:Mentors / Q000523:psychology; D008875:Middle Aged / Q000523:psychology*; D015404:Nursing Methodology Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology*; D009820:Ohio; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012179:Retirement / Q000523:psychology; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits; D012944:Social Support; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014193:Trauma Centers; D014940:Work Schedule Tolerance