Nurse Retention

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This paper explains that many nurses feel managed care is to blame for the nursing shortage because hospital cost-cutting measures have led to downsizing the number of professional nursing positions. The author points out problems of aging nurses, decreasing enrollment into nursing schools, and the physical and mental demands of the profession. The paper concludes that the first thing that needs to be done in the profession is to raise the pay rate because the pay rate for nurses virtually has stagnated.

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"Studies show that people of all generations seek and maintain employment in organizations where they feel valued, respected, and proud of the institution. Nurses specifically express more satisfaction with their work when they have more control over their practices. Providing a professional practice environment with flexible scheduling, educational opportunities, and a voice in decision-making allows nurses more control of the work they do."

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