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Reasons for leaving among psychiatric nurses: a two-year prospective study
Nursing Practice (Edinburgh, Scotland)
|January 1, 1991
Summary
Nurse retention is a critical issue. This study investigates why nurses leave the profession and their subsequent career paths, building upon previous research to understand this nursing crisis.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Workforce Research
- Healthcare Management
- Human Resources in Healthcare
Background:
- The recruitment and retention of nursing staff is a significant challenge, often described as a crisis.
- Limited systematic research has explored the factors influencing nurses' decisions to leave the profession.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the primary reasons behind nurses leaving their jobs.
- To understand the career trajectories of nurses after they depart from their positions.
- To validate or refute findings from a previous study on nurse attrition.
Main Methods:
- This study employed a follow-up research design.
- It aimed to gather new data to corroborate or contradict earlier findings on nurse retention.
Main Results:
- The study sought to provide empirical evidence on the determinants of nurse turnover.
- It aimed to identify patterns in the post-departure careers of nurses.
Conclusions:
- Understanding nurse departure factors is crucial for developing effective retention strategies.
- Further research is needed to address the ongoing nursing shortage and improve workforce stability.