Strategies for retaining older nurses
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Hospitals consider a wide array of retention strategies in order to retain the retiring nurses, such as developing a succession plan, discussing retirement plans during annual evaluations, clarifying their retirement goals, and determining if they would like to continue in direct patient care. It is necessary to discuss ergonomic issues with the nurses, and develop positions that capitalize on nurse experience and expertise to keep them involved and satisfied.
Publication Name: Nursing Management
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0744-6314
Year: 2006
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Patients can be valuable allies to nurses in exposing pressures
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A survey conducted by the Healthcare Commission revealed that there was a lack of nursing staff in the hospitals. In the wake of the survey findings, the RCN is planning to canvas members on the ground to identify the day-to-day pressures nurses face in the modern NHS.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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Pay nurses the salaries they deserve
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The pay for nurse should be increased so as to increase the number of applicants for training. This would also lead to smooth working of hospitals.
Publication Name: Nursing Times
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-7762
Year: 2004
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