Nursing Management conducted a survey on the aging nursing work force. This survey was conducted in partnership with the Bernard Hodes Group and the attached article highlights some of the interesting finding. Of note is that many nurses and nurse managers are planning to retire as soon as 2011, only 4 years away. Log on and read more at:
http://www.amnhealthcare.com/News.aspx?id=15444
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We need to move forward and come up with a plan to address the nursing shortage at our own institution quickly. We also could start to feel the effects with in 4 yrears.
You are so right JoAnn, we need to look at succession planning very seriously and begin to cultivate leaders from within.
Excellent strategies for reteinment are suggested but how do we motivate hospitals to invest their limited capital to begin the renovations/innovations or change the culture to appreciate the experienced nurse.
I think the more we create a profession, evidence-based practice environment, value each other for our strenghts, and mentor, the more we will be respected and valued by the entire healthcare community.
I know this is a VERY serious issue and one that deserves the attention it is getting. I think the teaching profession is experiencing some of the same issues. Maybe if the two could collaborate (on information & tape into untaped resources) some major changes could be made considering that the two share so many similarities (like aging workforce, the once predominately female profession...and women deciding to go into other areas, and the high levels of stress). Some of the best school systems are really invested in and focused on mentorship programs (by the seasoned professional to the novelist). The type of mentor that really works is one that is supported by the institution by way of resources and acknowledgement.
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