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1WHO Collaborating Centre, Department of Nursing, University of Manchester, Oxford Rd, Manchester.
Medical Teacher
|January 31, 2014
Summary
Retaining nurses is crucial for staffing. Implementing the nursing process approach increases job satisfaction, reducing nurse turnover and disillusionment.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Practice
- Healthcare Workforce Management
Background:
- Nurse retention is a significant challenge in healthcare.
- Recruitment alone does not solve nurse staffing issues.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the impact of the nursing process approach on nurse job satisfaction and retention.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of nurse satisfaction in settings utilizing the nursing process.
- Comparison of retention rates between different nursing practice environments.
Main Results:
- Nurses utilizing the nursing process approach report higher job satisfaction.
- Increased job satisfaction correlates with a reduced likelihood of nurses leaving the profession.
Conclusions:
- The nursing process approach is a key factor in improving nurse retention.
- Implementing evidence-based practices like the nursing process can enhance the nursing workforce.
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