How 3 systems plan to weather rising nurse retirements
Read Article: Becker’s Hospital Review
Article Summary: With an aging nurse population and rising retirements, healthcare systems are implementing strategies to retain experienced nurses and ensure a smooth transition. These include offering flexible roles, virtual nursing, mentoring, and per diem positions to keep seasoned professionals engaged. While these efforts aim to manage the "silver tsunami" of retirements, the growing gap in knowledge and expertise poses long-term workforce planning challenges.
The Risk:
Nurse Workforce Shortages and Training Investment: Financial strain from nurse retirements and staffing shortages, requiring significant investment in training and workforce development. This is driving up operational costs, impacting budgets, and potentially affecting care quality and operational efficiency. (Area: Human Resources) (Category: Recruitment and Retention)