Experienced nurse retention strategies: what can be learned from top-performing organizations.
Pursuit of high-quality care depends, in part, on hospital leaders' ability to retain an experienced RN workforce. Yet, 55% of nurses plan to retire between 2011 and 2020, heightening the need to identify proven retention strategies. Findings from 7 case studies conducted at hospitals and nonhealthcare organizations publicly recognized for success retaining experienced employees are summarized. The authors conclude that although the mix of retention strategies varies, all top-performing organizations share common success factors.
Hirschkorn
Colleen A
CA
The Lewin Group, Falls Church, Virginia, USA. colleen.a.hirschkorn@ingenixconsulting.com
West
Terry B
TB
Hill
Karen S
KS
Cleary
Brenda L
BL
Hewlett
Peggy O
PO
D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D019982:Organizational Case Studies; D015279:Organizational Culture; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010561:Personnel Staffing and Scheduling; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011157:Population Dynamics; D014481:United States