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Nurse attrition as a process.

Stephen M Crow1, Sandra J Hartman

  • 1University of New Orleans, LA 70148, USA. smcrow@charter.net

The Health Care Manager
|September 1, 2005
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Nurse attrition is a significant problem, with many leaving the profession within their first five years. This study examines the entire nursing career path to identify key attrition points and inform future research.

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Workforce Research
  • Healthcare Professional Retention
  • Career Development Studies

Background:

  • High nurse attrition rates, particularly within the first five years of practice, exacerbate existing labor market shortages.
  • Current research on nurse attrition is fragmented, lacking a holistic perspective on the issue.
  • A substantial percentage of nurses under 30 plan to leave their jobs annually.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a comprehensive, conceptual examination of nurse attrition across the entire nursing career trajectory.
  • To identify specific stages and factors contributing to nurse attrition from pre-career consideration through the first five years of practice.
  • To develop hypotheses for future research based on a holistic understanding of attrition.

Main Methods:

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  • A conceptual approach analyzing existing literature on nurse attrition.
  • A stage-by-stage examination of the nursing career: career consideration, application/acceptance, education, graduation/placement, and early practice (first five years).
  • Identification of potential attrition issues and formulation of research hypotheses at each career stage.

Main Results:

  • Attrition occurs at multiple points in a nursing career, not just during initial practice.
  • Factors influencing attrition vary significantly across different career stages.
  • A holistic, stage-specific approach is needed to understand and address nurse attrition.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding nurse attrition requires examining the entire career lifecycle, from educational aspirations to early professional practice.
  • Targeted interventions at critical stages can potentially mitigate nurse attrition.
  • Further research is needed to validate hypotheses and develop evidence-based strategies for nurse retention.