Forty-four percent of nurses say they often feel like quitting their jobs. Here's what nurse leaders need to know to change that.
Monday, February 24, 2020

"These are strong cautionary tales from practicing nurses that are telling us exactly what they want, what they're experiencing, and what will keep them at the bedside and in healthcare." – Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, chief clinical officer at AMN Healthcare.

What are some of the top challenges facing nurses across the country? According to a recent study by AMN Healthcare, nurses say they are struggling with the effects of working second jobs, bullying and workplace violence, and they have concerns about how their jobs affect their health. And, shockingly, 44% of survey respondents say they often feel like quitting. But don't lose hope. In this week's feature story, Cole Edmonson, DNP, RN, FACHE, NEA-BC, FAONL, FAAN, chief clinical officer at AMN Healthcare, breaks down the study findings and shares his insights on where nurse leaders can focus to improve the workplace.

Also, in this issue:
 

'Strong Cautionary Tales From Practicing Nurses' Revealed in Nationwide Survey
Forty-four percent of nurses say they often feel like quitting their jobs. Here's what nurse leaders need to know to change that.
 
 
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New Data on Sepsis Prevalence and Costs 'Astonished' DHHS Researchers
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3 Ways to Tame Chronic Disease With Technology
How health systems are using apps, at-home monitoring, and virtual care to bring chronic disease management into control.
 
 

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Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Editor, Nursing