18 Questions
What percentage of nurses feel exhausted and discouraged when they leave work?
50%
According to the survey, what percentage of nurses would not recommend their profession to their children or friends?
54%
What is a consequence of nurses' increased workload?
Adverse nurse and patient outcomes
What percentage of nurses feel the quality of nursing care has declined over the last 2 years?
75%
What is a reason for nurses' dissatisfaction with their work?
Frequent overtime
What percentage of nurses would not feel comfortable having a family member cared for in the facility in which they work?
40%
What is one of the consequences of a nursing shortage?
Burnout
What is suggested to regulate the nursing profession?
Establish training standards and competency exams
What is one of the reasons for the current crisis in the nursing profession?
Baby-boomers are retiring before being replaced
What is a suggested role for governing boards in addressing the nursing shortage?
Becoming more involved in overseeing the quality of care
What is a suggested way to address the lack of reimbursement incentives for quality care?
Establish effective reimbursement incentives
What is a consequence of not having enough nursing faculty in nursing school programs?
A backlog of qualified applicants waiting to begin nursing school
What is a result of inadequate nursing staffing?
Increased patient safety
What is a consequence of the nursing shortage that affects patient care?
Absenteeism
What is correlated with decreased RN staffing?
Increased medication errors
What is a suggested way to address the lack of funding for clinical training costs?
Increase funding for clinical training costs
What is a consequence of broadening nursing assistants' responsibilities?
A negative effect on the quality of information available to physicians and nurses
What did the Australian study by Twigg et al. (2011) examine?
236,454 patient records and 150,925 staffing records
Learn about the reasons behind the nursing shortage, its impact on nurses' workload and patient outcomes, and measures to retain nurses. Explore the challenges faced by nurses, patients, and families.
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