Nursing shortage, what does it mean?
Fast Stats
WHY?
Resolutions
100
This happens when you're physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted.
What is burnout?
100
California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas
What are the states projected to account for half of the growth?
100
Culture, adequate resources, supportive/unsupportive peers,
What is work environment?
100
Boost job satisfaction, lessen fatigue, decrease patient to nurse ratio
What is a more manageable workload?
200
Baby boomers, geriatric population, aging workforce
What is aging population?
200
500,000 seasoned RN's
How many nurses are expected to retire by 2022?
200
Feeling pride and accomplishment in your work, fair compensation
What is job satisfaction?
200
Patient satisfaction scores ("But did you die?"), less focus on revenue producing employees (doctors), more focus on patient centered care
What is less focus on monetary issues?
300
Increased patient to nurse ratio, mandatory overtime, lengthy hours, poor quality work environments and lack of leadership
What is unsafe practice?
300
53%
What is the percentage of working nurses over the age 50?
300
Chaplin, employee assistance program, family, leadership
What is social support?
300
Effort by hospitals to support new nurses
What is the new grad program?
400
Decline in patient status leading to CAUTI, Sepsis or other preventable hospital acquired illness/injury.
What is poor patient outcomes?
400
1.1 million RN's
How many RN's are needed for expansion and replacement of retirees to avoid a nursing shortage?
400
Improves mobility, opportunities for employment, rapid deployment of qualified nurses during disasters.
What is compact states?
400
Competitive admission, facility and faculty shortage, limited clinical sites
What leads to slow development of new nurses?
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