How to retain bedside RNs.

Is the amount of nursing churn at your organization enough to make you seasick? Are nurses jumping ship to become APRNs rather than staying at the bedside? Are your experienced RNs setting sail for retirement?

If you're in one (or more) of these situations, then you'll definitely want to read our feature story on how three nurse leaders are getting nurses to stay—or even return—to bedside care.

Also:

Key drivers of nurses' intent to leave or stay in their positions
Steps to manage workplace violence
Boost patient engagement with advocates

Want to Keep Nurses at the Bedside? Here's How.

Nurse leaders share how they attract RNs to their healthcare organizations and get them to stay for the long haul. Read on to find out what's working for them.

Why Nurses Stay in Jobs and Why They Go

A new Press Ganey data analysis uncovers the key drivers of nurses' intent to stay in their positions. So what's most important to RNs? It depends on where they are at in their career lifespan.

6 Steps to Manage Violence Against Hospital Healthcare Workers

Hospitals have an obligation to address assaultive behavior in the workplace, employment and labor attorneys say. Learn six steps to manage workplace violence against healthcare workers.

Toilet Seat Could Provide Early Detection of Heart Failure at Home

Innovative device includes clinical-grade measures for heart stroke volume, blood pressure, and peripheral blood oxygenation.

Happy Patient, Happy Hospital: Increase Patient Engagement With Advocates

Patient and financial advocates are increasingly becoming part of patient care teams. Don't miss the opportunity to boost patient engagement through advocacy.

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Jennifer Thew, RN
Senior Content Specialist, Nursing