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Nurse turnover in the newborn intensive care unit
JOGN Nursing; Journal of Obstetric, Gynecologic, and Neonatal Nursing
|July 1, 1979
Summary
Reducing stress in newborn intensive care units (NICUs) improves nurse retention. Implementing new programs significantly decreased nurse termination and turnover rates, enhancing care quality and reducing costs.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Neonatology
Background:
- Nurse retention is a critical challenge in newborn intensive care units (NICUs).
- High turnover leads to decreased care quality and increased orientation costs.
- Job stress is a significant factor influencing nurse retention in high-acuity environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key stress factors affecting nurses in the Turner NICU.
- To develop and implement stress management strategies within the NICU.
- To evaluate the impact of these interventions on nurse retention and turnover.
Main Methods:
- A three-year study was conducted at the Turner NICU, Hermann Hospital, Houston, Texas.
- New programs were implemented to address identified stress factors.
- Nurse termination and turnover rates were tracked over the study period.
Main Results:
- Significant decreases in nurse termination rates were observed.
- Overall nurse turnover also decreased significantly.
- The implementation of new programs correlated with improved nurse retention.
Conclusions:
- Proactive stress management strategies can effectively improve nurse retention in NICUs.
- Reducing stress contributes to a more stable and experienced nursing workforce.
- Lower turnover rates positively impact patient care quality and operational efficiency.