Factors That Influence Millennial Generation Nurses' Intention to Stay: An Integrated Literature Review

Area of Science:

• Nursing workforce dynamics
• Healthcare management
• Generational studies in healthcare

Background:

• Nationwide nursing shortages are exacerbated by retiring baby boomers and an aging population requiring complex care.
• High turnover rates among millennial nurses pose a significant threat to healthcare staffing levels.
• Understanding generational expectations is vital for addressing current and future healthcare workforce challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

• To synthesize existing literature on the expectations of millennial nurses.
• To identify key factors influencing the retention of millennial nurses in the workforce.

Main Methods:

• An extensive literature review was conducted following established guidelines.
• Analysis of thirteen publications focusing on millennial work expectations.

Main Results:

• Millennial nurses prioritize strong leadership and opportunities for career advancement.
• Key expectations include alignment between organizational and personal values, positive coworker relationships, and a healthy work-life balance.
• Access to cutting-edge technology and recognition are also significant factors for this demographic.

Conclusions:

• Millennial nurses have distinct workplace expectations that, if unmet, can lead to attrition.
• The findings offer insights for healthcare leaders to develop effective retention strategies for millennial nurses.
• Further research is needed due to the limited existing literature on this critical topic.