Concept analysis of nurse retention

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Workforce Studies
• Human Resources in Healthcare

Background:

• Nurse retention is a critical global workforce challenge.
• The concept of nurse retention is often ambiguous.
• Clarifying nurse retention is essential for effective workforce planning.

Purpose of the Study:

• To conduct a concept analysis of nurse retention.
• To identify the key attributes, antecedents, and consequences of nurse retention.
• To provide a clearer understanding of nurse retention for international human resource strategies.

Main Methods:

• Utilized the Walker and Avant approach for concept analysis.
• Systematically analyzed literature to define nurse retention.
• Identified core components and influencing factors.

Main Results:

• Identified four key attributes: motivation/intention/individual decision, strategy/intervention, geographic context, and attachment to work.
• Outlined antecedents including healthcare system, facility, personnel, and living conditions.
• Detailed consequences for nurses, organizations, and the health system.

Conclusions:

• The concept analysis clarifies nurse retention, its influencing factors, and outcomes.
• Highlights the importance of retention as a strategic human resource priority.
• Emphasizes the need for comprehensive strategies to recruit and maintain the international nursing workforce.