Causes
Why are nurses leaving the profession?
Burnout, low pay, poor staffing ratios
How does shortage affect patient safety?
Increased errors and delayed care
What can schools do?
Train more nursing students
What is situational leadership?
Adapting leadership style to team needs
True or false, Nursing shortage is only happening in Idaho
False
What external event increased shortages in 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic
What happens to nurse morale?
Low morale and high stress
How can hospitals retain nurses?
Offer better pay and work conditions
What is transformational leadership?
Inspiring and motivating through vision
True or false, When you are short on nurses you are guaranteed to make no errors.
False
How does aging workforce contribute?
Many RNs are retiring
How does it affect hospitals financially?
More overtime and agency costs
What is team-based care?
Collaborative approach using all staff roles
How can leaders reduce burnout?
Support, resources, recognition
True or false, nursing shortage affects both the healthcare workers and the patients
True
What effect does lack of educators have?
Fewer new nurses are being trained
How are patient outcomes impacted?
Worse recovery and satisfaction rates
How does mentorship help?
Supports and retains new nurses
What role does communication play?
Improves team coordination and morale
True or false, opening up more nursing programs will decrease nursing shortage
True
What role do long hours play?
Long shifts cause fatigue and turnover
What’s a legal risk of shortages?
Higher chance of negligence claims
How can policy help?
Funding and support for workforce development
What is shared governance?
Empowering nurses in decision-making
True or false are we all excited to become RNs?
True!!!!!!!