Retaining the older nurse
- UNCG Author/Contributor (non-UNCG co-authors, if there are any, appear on document)
- Susan A. Letvak, Professor, Department Chair, & Undergraduate Programs Director (Creator)
- Institution
- The University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG )
- Web Site: http://library.uncg.edu/
Abstract: The nursing workforce is aging more rapidly than the workforce as a whole, and fewer young people are entering the profession. It is imperative that older nurses be retained, not only for their experience and expertise, but also to prevent worsening an already critical nursing shortage. A descriptive survey design was used to determine the knowledge base and plans for the aging RN workforce by North Carolina hospitals and nursing homes. Nurses over age 55 made up 14.1% of the respondents’ RN staff. Most administrators are aware of the aging workforce and wish to retain older nurses. Unfortunately, 94% of facilities have no policies in place to address the needs of older nurses, and 87% admitted to having no immediate plans to do so. Specific recommendations are made to assist nurse managers in retaining the older RN.
Retaining the older nurse
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Additional Information
- Publication
- Journal of Nursing Administration, 32(7/8), 387-392
- Language: English
- Date: 2002
- Keywords
- Older nurse, Nursing shortage, Retaining aging nurses