Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Research from NCSBN further reports almost 900,000 RNs intend to leave the workforce by 2027. Other motivators included freedom and flexibility at 71%, followed by a sense of adventure (39%), work-life balance (28%), and an “ability to focus on the patient, not hospital politics” at 22%.

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Scrubs

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

Studies show 33% of new nurses leave the workforce within the first two years largely due to poor work-life balance, unsafe working conditions, and the emotional strain that comes with caring for patients and dealing with family members.

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Relias

MAY 4, 2023

Another 610,388 RNs reported the intent to leave the workforce by 2027 for the same reasons. The study projects that by 2027, about one-fifth (900,000) of RNs in the U.S. In addition, promoting work-life balance is essential for a healthy work environment, and employees should not feel guilty for taking the paid time off they earned.

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Northeastern State University

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

A new study by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) projects that nearly 900,000 registered nurses (RNs) intend to leave the workforce by 2027. Work-Life Balance Achieving a balance between work and personal life is a critical component of preventing nurse burnout.

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University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

JULY 31, 2023

The nursing field is currently experiencing a shortage that is expected to get worse: studies show 100,000 nurses have left the field since 2020, and more than half a million plan to leave by 2027. 1, 2 Fortunately, travel nurses are working to fill these gaps and are reaping the benefits of higher pay and a better work-life balance.

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The Gypsy Nurse

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023

The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) has reported that 100,000 registered nurses (RN) have left the field since 2020, and roughly 900,000 will follow suit by 2027. At the same time, greater work-life balance and being able to focus more on patients (and not politics) saw an uptick in importance.

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