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Nurse retention: is it worth it?

PubMedPublished 25 March 2004
Bonnie L Atencio, Jayne Cohen, Bobbye Gorenberg
Citations100

TL;DR

Study results indicate experienced nurses perceive decreased autonomy and task orientation, and increased work pressure in their work environments, which may affect their decision-making and retention.

Abstract

Nurse turnover costs thousands of dollars and negatively affects patient outcomes. Study results indicate experienced nurses perceive decreased autonomy and task orientation, and increased work pressure in their work environments. Strategies are presented to help retain RNs, save money, and improve patient outcomes.

Keywords

Health ProfessionsNursing