title: A Balanced Scorecard With Strategy Map: Measuring the Value of a Nursing Sabbatical.
abstract: Seasoned nurses frequently resign from their positions due to burnout. An innovative idea that could support nurse retention is nurse sabbaticals. Balanced scorecards with strategy maps can display financial benefit, positive customer experience, and operational and human capital development required to initiate and sustain a professional nurse sabbatical. A balanced scorecard with strategy map is an effective tool that demonstrates connection between the organizational mission and the outcomes of a nurse sabbatical program.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community and Health Systems, Indiana University School of Nursing, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (Dr Embree), and College of Nursing and Health Professions, University of Southern Indiana, Evansville (Drs Swenty and Schaar).
authors.forename: Jennifer L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Embree
authors.forename: Constance F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Swenty
authors.forename: Gina
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Schaar
mesh_terms: D002055:Burnout, Professional / Q000191:economics / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing; D017721:Hospital Costs; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000191:economics / Q000600:supply & distribution; D009936:Organizational Innovation / Q000191:economics; D058996:Quality Improvement; D013192:Staff Development / Q000191:economics*