NURSING IN TRANSITION
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In an era of nurse shortages, increasing nurse staffing and decreasing nurse-to-patient ratio can be extremely challenging. However, healthcare facilities may have greater ability to implement other steps that nurses strongly feel will improve their working conditions and may enhance nurse retention. These steps include offering flexible scheduling, reducing documentation burdens, and offering hybrid work models.
Twelve-hour shifts are awful. I want a normal workday where I can have time to see my family.”
Nurses were also asked what actions they take to reduce job related stress.
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What are the top 3 effective ways for you to reduce job-related stress?
60%
Taking vacations Spending time with children/family Exercise/working out Socializing/speaking with friends
51%
43%
35% 35%
Being with my spouse/partner Watching movies or television Reading Therapy with a mental health professional Other Wellness programs at my facility
27%
20%
13%
8%
7%
AMNHealthcare.com
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