Factors contributing to nurse resignation during COVID-19: A qualitative descriptive study
Rebecca J Jarden1,2, Suzanne Scott1, Nonie Rickard1
1Austin Health, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 22, 2023
Summary
Registered nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Studies
- Healthcare Management
- Organizational Psychology
Background:
- Healthcare organizations face challenges in retaining registered nurses.
- Understanding nurses' experiences is crucial for improving work well-being and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore registered nurses' perceptions of work well-being.
- To identify factors influencing nurses' decisions to join, stay, or resign from healthcare organizations.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study involving 39 Australian nurses who resigned in 2021.
- Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed thematically.
Main Results:
- Nurses were inspired to join by organizational reputation and recruitment. Great workdays involved collegial relationships and quality care delivery.
- Resignation factors included COVID-19, workload, and lack of support. Flexible work and improved relationships could have supported retention.
Conclusions:
- Novel strategies are needed to sustain the nursing workforce.
- Initiatives focusing on career pathways, professional development, workload management, and supportive relationships are essential for nurse retention.
Keywords:
COVID-19experiencesmental healthnursesperceptionsqualitativerecruitmentturnoverwell-beingwork well-beingMore Related Videos
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