There are several positive and not-so-positive trends that CNOs should pay attention to in the workforce, says this CEO.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Phil Dickison, CEO of The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), about what the 2024 National Nursing Workforce study reveals about the current state of the nursing workforce. Tune in to hear his insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
According to the 2024 NCSBN Workforce Study, 40% of participants indicated their intention to leave the workforce in the next five years.
Nurses are leaving the workforce because of stress and burnout, workload, understaffing, inadequate salary, and workplace violence, according to the data.
While the survey does show moderation for some of these issues, it's critical that the focus remains on solving them.