Challenges in workplace retention, satisfaction among nurses may persist
Researchers have found ongoing issues with planned departures, abusive events and understaffing among nurses in Michigan.
In the Michigan Nurses’ Study, published in JAMA Network Open, the researchers surveyed 9,150 practicing registered nurses between Feb. 22 and March 1, 2022, and 7,059 practicing registered nurses between May 17 and June 1, 2023, to determine job satisfaction and reasons for departure.
The researchers discovered that the percentage of nurses who planned to leave their positions decreased between 2022 and 2023. About 40% of them expressed the intent to leave their current employers but remain in nursing. Among the respondents, the most common reason for wanting to leave their positions included workloads.
Although the survey revealed less workplace abuse or violence, fewer understaffed shifts and less use of mandatory overtime, the respondents cited abuse and high emotional exhaustion as reasons influencing their likelihood of planned departures. Conversely, favorable practice environments and excellent clinical setting safety ratings encouraged nurses to remain in their current positions.
The findings highlighted the challenges faced by nurses in Michigan — representing a critical need to address understaffing, workplace abuse or violence and workplace instability.
Read more: JAMA Network Open
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