Improving Nurse Retention in a Large Tertiary Acute-Care Hospital
JONA The Journal of Nursing AdministrationPublished 18 February 2011
Tyonne D. Hinson, Diane L. Spatz
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The authors discuss the implementation of 5 change concepts that resulted in a 91% reduction in voluntary nurse turnover, yielding a savings of $655,949, and increasing satisfaction of RNs.
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In an era of constrained resources and shortages of nurses, reducing staff turnover and increasing satisfaction of RNs are critical. The authors discuss the implementation of 5 change concepts that resulted in a 91% reduction in voluntary nurse turnover, yielding a savings of $655,949.
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Health ProfessionsNursing
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