Nursing Article

This article discusses the results of a recent survey of new nurses entering the profession and high turnover rate. New nurses are leaving due to low job satisfaction. There are several factors contributing to low job satisfaction; heavy workloads, insufficient time with patients, lack of workplace reward and dissatisfying relationships with coworkers and staff.

As I embark on a new career as a Nurse, I will be working on the front lines of patient care, and will have to respond to rapid changing settings in the health care system. These barriers need to be overcome to ensure Nurses are well positioned to lead changes in advance health. There are four key messages outlined in this article for changing the blue print for the future of Nursing. These include:

* Encourage job shadowing and engage staff Nurses in the hiring process, to determine if new hires will be a good fit.

* Nurses must be able to practice to the full extent of their education and training, and strong Nursing residency programs are key for retaining Nurses

* Nurses should be full partners with physicians and other health care professionals in delivering health care

* Mentoring programs, a welcoming work environment, and simulating laboratories all improve Nurse retention

As a Nurse, I am looking forward to working in a challenging and rewarding environment. Hospitals and Leaders in the Health Community must implement successful recruitment and retention programs where Nurses will want to work. Creating a healthy work culture includes preventing Nurse Burn-out, fostering Teamwork, Nurse-Physician rounding on patients, and providing support early on. When new Nurses are aware their efforts play a vital role in achieving excellence in patient care, they will feel empowered and have a sense of belonging. In today's economic climate, tightening financial operations is inevitable. Reducing Nurse turn-over rate keeps costs down. It is now vital new Nurse Graduates stay on a path to becoming Nurse Veterans. .