Nurses in 2024 – A Brief Check-in
High Turnover Rates, More Personal Focus
Nurses were asked if they plan to take various steps in 2024 that involve workplace or personal choices.
Q3 How likely are you to do the following in 2024?
Extremely likely
Somewhat likely
Neither likely nor unlikely
Somewhat unlikely
Extremely unlikely
Focus more on my own health and well-being, e.g., diet, exercise, etc.
56% 32% 10%
1%
1%
Work more on my personal relationships
46% 33% 16%
3%
2%
Enrich my mental/cultural life, e.g., read more, watch more movies, learn a new language, etc.
45% 33% 13%
5%
4%
Change jobs
35% 20% 14% 12% 19%
Change my hours/schedule
35% 23% 19%
9%
14%
Work as a traveler
16% 13% 15% 14% 42%
Over one-third of nurses surveyed (35%) said it is “very likely” they will change jobs in 2024, while the majority (55%) said it is “very likely” or “somewhat likely” they will do so. A smaller number (32%) said it is “somewhat unlikely” or “very unlikely” they will change jobs this year. These findings clearly suggest that job dissatisfaction among nurses remains prevalent and that high levels of nurse turnover can be expected throughout 2024. While it is unlikely that the majority of nurses will change jobs this year, the survey indicates that many have a strong inclination to find a different employment setting.
“I love being a nurse but I find it very difficult to stay in the profession. We are understaffed and overworked.”
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