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Sep 03, 2007 at 07:47 PM by NRSKarenRN
Trends in the Experiences of Hospital-Employed Registered Nurses: Results From Three National Surveys NURSING ECONOMIC$/March-April 2007/Vol. 25/No. 2
Executive Summary
In an analysis of surveys conducted
in 2002, 2004, and 2006,
RN responses reveal perceived
trends in aspects of the labor
shortage and its effect on the
work environment, quality of
care, and their own professional
outlook.
The 2006 data revealed the highest
rate (93%) of RNs perceiving
that overall demand for nurses is
less than supply; however, these
perceptions were less severe in
their local communities than was
reported in 2004.
While low wages rank highest as
a causative factor of the shortage,
the percent of RN agreement
with this cause has
dropped considerably since
2002.
The 2006 survey data includes a
new assessment of how RNs
spend their time at work and if
this time is appropriate including
functions like direct care, documentation,
and time with families.
Only 25% of RNs rated “Magnetlike”
characteristics of their hospital
highly such as aspects of
autonomy, opportunity for professional
advancement, and
recognition.
While improvements are noted
since 2004, RNs still perceive the
shortage as causing delays in
care, patient complaints, as well
as interfering with staff communication.
While improvements in some
aspects of RN perceptions have
improved in the short-term, the
absence of a coordinated national
strategy will make significant
and sustained improvement in
these issues challenging
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In the most recent survey, these sentiments increased once again, as
80% of RNs in 2006 reported they would advise a career in nursing (fully 42% indicated they “definitely would” and 38% said they “probably would”) advise a career in nursing to a qualified high
school or college student.
Research being promoted is not matching sentiments expressed at the bb....which is more accurate????
Trends in Experiences of Hospital-Employed Registered Nurses: Results From 3 Studies
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