sig

According the Gallup, nurses leave because of management. Or should I say poor management. Hospitals look at patients and surgeons as clients. Nurses have to be looked at in the same manner these days. When we are valued, we stay. The Magnet Recognition Program is trying to differentiate these facilites and it is up to us to let them know what we think. I know some institutions that are seeking it now (Grimmy ). You can go here to say your peace. http://www.nursecredentialing.org/magnet/snsurvey.html Give em' hell.

ah yes, retention. this issue is directly related to management according to gallup (the polling folks). nurses leave primarily because of poor management. it is no surprise that institutions with low turnover are also institutions that hold their management accountable for turnover. it all makes sense. so, to answer your question, having good management is the single most important factor in reducing turnover. so good luck! grimmy understands this concept. when you have weak, scared, non-risk takers as leaders everyone suffers. nurses need to be proactive in this area by seeking management education and experience. if we don't, the void will be filled by non-nursing people.