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Nurse retention: is it worth it?
Bonnie L Atencio1, Jayne Cohen, Bobbye Gorenberg
1Mercy San Juan Medical Center, Carmichael, CA, USA.
Nursing Economic$
|January 7, 2004
Summary
High nurse turnover is costly and impacts patient care. Experienced nurses report less autonomy and more work pressure, necessitating retention strategies for improved outcomes and cost savings.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare Management
- Nursing Practice
- Patient Outcomes
Background:
- Nurse turnover incurs significant financial costs.
- High turnover rates negatively impact the quality of patient care.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions is crucial for retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors contributing to nurse turnover.
- To explore experienced nurses' perceptions of their work environment.
- To propose strategies for retaining registered nurses (RNs).
Main Methods:
- Qualitative analysis of nurse perceptions.
- Exploration of work environment factors.
- Review of existing retention strategies.
Main Results:
- Experienced nurses perceive reduced autonomy.
- Decreased task orientation reported by nurses.
- Increased work pressure identified as a key factor.
Conclusions:
- Addressing nurse perceptions of autonomy and pressure is vital.
- Implementing targeted retention strategies can reduce costs.
- Improving the work environment enhances patient outcomes.