The good news is that the nursing profession is attracting younger nurses. The bad news is that many of these younger nurses change jobs within the first year.
Each nurse hire costs the organization about $65,000 according to HR professionals. Many hospitals have initiated programs to increase retention of nurses; however, most of the programs only address the extrinsic issues – not the intrinsic issurs.
Other retention program work from the “outside in” – the Shift Change Coaching Program works from the “inside out”. When nurses, both young and seasoned, learn the Six Keys to Nursing Success they will stay in the profession longer and provide higher quality patient care.
The Six Keys to Nursing
Success are:
1. Shift from the one up role to equal partnership. Be intentional when you leave work to shift out of work mode.
2. Shift from selflessness (being last on the list) to self care. Practice self care before nursing care.
3. Shift into balance in your work and professional life.
4. Shift from no boundaries to healthy boundaries. Learn how to say no.
5. Identify your passion so that you find the “best fit” in your nursing profession.
6. Clarify your values and make sure your values align with those of your employer.
By integrating the Six Keys to Nursing Success into orientation programs and into school nursing curriculum, organizations will retain nurses and discover higher patient care and satisfaction.
Contact Betsy Smith or Merrily Sable for more information at Shift Change Coaching Group.
