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Long-term care: retention of nurses
Journal of Gerontological Nursing
|November 1, 1994
Summary
The nursing shortage in long-term care is worsening due to an aging population. Improving nurse retention requires better benefits, staffing, and empowering nurses with decision-making authority.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Increasing demand for nurses in long-term care settings due to a growing elderly population with complex health needs.
- Significant nursing shortage exacerbating challenges in providing consistent, high-quality care.
- Long-term care facilities face difficulties in attracting and retaining qualified nursing professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors influencing nurse retention in long-term care.
- To explore strategies for enhancing job satisfaction and professional fulfillment for nurses in this sector.
- To inform research priorities for improving the long-term care nursing environment.
Main Methods:
- This study synthesizes existing research on nurse retention in long-term care.
- Analysis of factors including compensation, workload, interprofessional relationships, and professional autonomy.
- Review of literature from clinical and educational settings.
Main Results:
- Nurse retention is significantly impacted by salary and benefits, administrative burdens (paperwork), staffing levels, and availability of supplies.
- Positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues are crucial for job satisfaction.
- Nurses' sense of autonomy and empowerment in making patient care decisions strongly correlates with retention.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the nursing shortage in long-term care necessitates a multi-faceted approach focusing on improving working conditions.
- Enhancing nurse autonomy, decision-making power, and supportive relationships are vital for retention.
- Prioritizing research and interventions to make long-term care a more attractive and satisfying nursing specialty is essential.
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