Why Do 18% of New Nurses Quit Their First Jobs?
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPI just learned about the RN Work Project (www.RNWorkProject.org) This project will track career changes among newly licensed registered nurses.
With funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation until 2016, they will study RN work careers for 10 years.
Understanding the needs and challenges of new RNs is crucial understanding the supply [...]
Save Our New Nurses
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPWhen one considers that 1 in 5 first year nurses quit, it speaks to the need for every new nurse to have a mentor. As a part of the interview process, have the proposed new hire shadow one of your best nurses for a day…perhaps one that would be her mentor for a full year. [...]
Yes, Virginia, There is Still a Nursing Shortage
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPAt a time when good jobs with benefits are harder to find, South Florida’s nursing shortage continues. A new study by the Florida Center for Nursing finds the shortage is coming down to one word: Churn. Rapid turnover is the driving force behind the shortage.
For every five registered nurses Florida added in the last [...]
The New Health Care Bill May Help Nurses
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPWhile many debate the pros and cons of the new
Health Care Bill, it seems it will include programs
that may benefit nursing.
Some of the provisions that will most directly affect nurses are under the Reauthorization of Title VIII Nursing Workforce Development Programs. These programs, under the Public Health Service Act, [...]
“Longevity” Bonus
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPI’m hearing more and more about hospitals offering a “Longevity bonus.” Nurses who stay 2 years get $2000. After 5 years, $5000; 10 years $10,000;20 years, $20,000!
When we consider that it costs a minimum of $62,000 to hire and train a new nurse, this is a great nurse retention idea.
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