Nurses in 2024 – A Brief Check-in
The Outlook For 2024: Still Cloudy
Nurses were asked to look forward into 2024 and compare how they think the year will turn out compared to 2023.
Q1 In general, how would you rate the year 2024 for nurses compared to 2023?
13% 8%
8%
2024 will be much better than 2023
12%
13%
2024 will be somewhat better than 2023
42%
2024 will be about the same as 2023
25%
25%
2024 will be somewhat worse than 2023
42%
2024 will be much worse than 2023
12%
A plurality of those surveyed (42%) said they expect 2024 to be about the same for nurses as 2023. However, more nurses are pessimistic about 2024 than are optimistic. Thirty-eight percent of those surveyed indicated 2024 will be either somewhat or much worse for nurses than was 2023. By contrast, only 20% said that 2024 will be somewhat or much better for nurses than 2023. Overall, 80% of those surveyed project 2024 will be either the same for nurses as was 2023 or worse, while only 20% said it will be better. These findings suggest that the majority of nurses have not experienced or perceived significant improvements in the quality of their work environment. This is in spite of the fact that the factors leading to nurse burnout and job dissatisfaction were brought into sharp focus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“As we move into 2024, I would like to remind people of the value of nurses: care, compassion, competence, communication and commitment.”
Many hospitals and other healthcare facilities have since initiated programs to enhance support for nurses and improve their job satisfaction levels. The survey indicates that these efforts may have resonated with a minority of nurses who project 2024 will be more favorable for them than was 2023, but have not resonated with the majority, who project either no changes this year for nurses or changes for the worse.
© AMN Healthcare 2024
AMNHealthcare.com | 4
Made with FlippingBook. PDF to flipbook with ease