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Nursing survey results hint at an
approaching widespread crisis
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The 2023 Survey of Registered Nurses from AMN Healthcare has released
its results, which point toward a perfect storm of problems across
nursing that threaten the profession as well as the US health care
industry. AMN Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Cole Edmonson stated,
“a nursing
crisis is upon us,” alongside the release of the biannual results.
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Key takeaways
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The survey, which was conducted in January, shows a group of
professionals who care very much about their work, but it also shows
a significant decline in work satisfaction and a significant increase
in stress levels. Many are thinking about leaving the profession.
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Coming out of the pandemic, far too many hospitals cut corners on
staffing and allowed a higher nurse-to-patient ratio, said Kristine
Kittelson, an RN in Austin, and a National Nurses United member.
That has placed nurses in a moral dilemma, she said, where they
cannot completely help their patients even if they want to.
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Nearly every nurse who participated in the new survey said they
wanted increased staff support, a reduction in the number of
patients per nurse, an increase in salary, a safer working
environment, and more opportunities to share their input with
decision-making.
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By the digits
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Nearly 40% of nurses surveyed said they felt burnt out.
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71% of nurses say they are satisfied with their work in 2023.
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Only 15% of hospital nurses say they will continue in the same job in
one year.
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Nearly a third of all the nurses surveyed said they are likely to leave
the profession.
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4 out of 5 nurses said they experienced “a great deal” or “a lot of
stress” in their work.
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