Solving for staffing, burnout, and workplace violence issues will require thinking differently about solutions, says this CEO.
HealthLeaders spoke to Phil Dickison, CEO of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), about the 2024 National Nursing Workforce Study and what CNOs should take from it. 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 four 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.