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 [...]
Is the Market Tight for New RNs?
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPUSA Today reported last week that many newly graduated RNs are having trouble finding jobs. A June 2009 survey found that 44% hadn’t secured a nursing job.
Now many may need to be flexible about location and shifts. Graduates are getting jobs, just not always in their preferred areas.
Many new RNs aren’t finding work in [...]
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 [...]
Frustrated Nursing Grads
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPRecently I was speaking at a hospital talking to nurses recently recruited and heard their frustrations in not being able to work in the area of their choice.
Indeed, where once nursing grads could essentially write their own ticket and choose from several attractive job opportunities, some looking to enter our profession have had [...]
Recruit Your kids as Nurses!
Written by LeAnn Thieman, CSPWhether on an official Bring Your Child to Work Day, or any other day, take your sons and daughters with you to work for a day.
Let them see what you do, the difference you make.
Sometimes it’s good to have them follow another of your staff member too. This is a great way to recruit nurses [...]