Josephine Ensign

MAY 13, 2025

When I interviewed her a the Jack Straw Cultural Center on July 22, 2015, Mary had been a nurse for 42 years and was nearing retirement. Listen to what she had to say about her work and perspective on homelessness in our city and country.

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Retirement 150

American Nurse

AUGUST 5, 2024

Preferment offers a fulfilling and personalized alternative to conventional retirement, catering to our unique needs by shifting the focus from winding down to pursuing passions and meaningful activities. The backstory Retirement traditionally marks the end of a career and the beginning of a leisurely, passive phase of life.

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Becker's Hospital Review

MARCH 4, 2025

It's well known that a "silver tsunami" is on the horizon with millions of adults turning 65 each year but the additional compounding impact of nurse retirements on systems is often overlooked.

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Retirement 105

Health Leaders | Nursing

APRIL 20, 2023

Jefferson Health is re-engaging retired nurses to support its nurses and care teams as they struggle with staffing shortages. The new program offers three roles for retired nurses: Emeritus clinical nurses work at the bedside, are engaged in direct care, and support and mentor clinical nurses, including new-to-practice nurses.

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Minority Nurse

OCTOBER 23, 2023

When’s the last time you thought about your retirement finances? ” But ignoring or paying little attention to your financial life before and during retirement will only shortchange you. Nurses, in particular, have situations such as per diem or travel contract work that can impact their savings and retirement plans.

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Daily Nurse

JUNE 26, 2024

The post Paralyzed Nurse Deanne Niedziela Retires from Hospital That Cared for Her first appeared on Daily Nurse. We encourage you to nominate a nurse who has impacted your life as the next Nurse of the Week, and we’ll feature them online and in our weekly newsletter.

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Retirement Leadership 110

The Relentless School Nurse

MAY 18, 2023

It is the season to say goodbye to our trusted school nursing colleagues who are retiring. One such team in my school district is coming to its natural conclusion as Lynn, a dear and dedicated school nurse, reached the magic number of 25 and is retiring. Lynn supported Cindy when she began as a novice school nurse seven years ago.

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Retirement 98

Daily Nurse

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Financial Security and a Bright Retirement We love a career that allows us to be financially comfortable, and nursing does just that. More importantly, you can engage in early and consistent retirement planning. These steps will help you achieve financial independence and enjoy a comfortable retirement.

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Scrubs

APRIL 20, 2023

Jefferson Health, which operates 18 hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, recently announced it is using the Nurse Emeritus Program to keep retired nurses engaged. Experts believe some 4 million registered nurses will retire by 2030. E-RNs can work fewer hours on a more flexible basis compared to regular staff members. “As

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Becker's Hospital Review

JUNE 5, 2023

based Blessing Hospital, retired June 1 after 44 years. Lisa Surratt, RN, a nurse in the intensive care unit at Quincy, Ill.-based

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Retirement 90

Daily Nurse

JULY 6, 2022

When a retired WWII nurse saw her 100th birthday approaching, she decided to celebrate by engaging in a (terrifying) new learning experience while simultaneously helping people… Because that’s just how some nurses roll. If you call this woman Intrepid, you are merely being accurate.

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Retirement 111

Scrubs

MARCH 27, 2023

Both retired nurses said the experience has been extremely rewarding. ” The post Retired Nurses Find New Purpose in Resettling Afghan Refugees appeared first on Scrubs | The Leading Lifestyle Magazine for the Healthcare Community. “I thought my career as a nurse was the fulfilling career,” said Meadows.

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Retirement 98

NurseBuff

JANUARY 20, 2025

Millions of nurses are also closely approaching the age for retirement, which means hospitals across the country need more trained nurses. The employment trend happening in the nursing workforce continues with more people in need of healthcare now more than ever.

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Retirement 98

The Relentless School Nurse

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Email your story to: relentlessschoolnurse@gmail.com Here is another story from the field, this one is from Peggy Bassrawi, an Illinois school nurse who retired at 72 with 50 years of practice! I retired from full time work in 2014, but continued to sub at a different school district for the next 8 years. It was very frustrating.

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Retirement 21

Health Leaders | Nursing

JANUARY 27, 2025

As the workforce ages, more seasoned nurses are retiring, leaving a gap in both knowledge and skill in their wake. According to a 2023 study , there are around a million nurses over the age of 50, which means a third of the nursing workforce could retire within the next 10 to 15 years.

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Chief Nursing Officer Work-Life Balance Retirement Nurse Shortage 100

Health Leaders | Nursing

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

New Jersey will see a 25% shortage in the number of registered nurses to adequately care for its burgeoning older population by 2036, according to an analysis this year by the federal Health Resources and Services Administration. In raw numbers, that would be a deficit of 24,450 nurses — ranking New Jersey fourth in the nation in nursing deficit.

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Retirement 52

The Relentless School Nurse

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

For many public servants, including nurses, educators, firefighters, and police officers, Social Security can actually become a source of financial insecurity in retirement. The irony is stark: Social Security, designed to provide financial stability in retirement, can leave some public employees financially vulnerable.

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Becker's Hospital Review

MARCH 7, 2025

Discover the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurse retirement trends and how healthcare systems are working to retain experienced nurses through alternative

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Retirement 72

Daily Nurse

MAY 31, 2023

Smith, the longest-serving flight nurse among Michigan’s seven air medical transport programs, recently retired, ending a professional experience that launched when George H.W. Bush was still president. Daily Nurse proudly honors Smith as our Nurse of the Week , celebrating her 34-year sky-bound career.

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Emerging RN Leader

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC As many seasoned nurse leaders retire, younger nurses are stepping into leadership roles. Many tell me they are being challenged by their more experienced staff about their age and abilities to step into these complex leadership roles.

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Retirement Leadership Communication 195

Nurses Advocates

DECEMBER 18, 2024

How are YOU Preparing for Retirement? This was a post where I talked about preparing for retirement. These posts cover various healthcare topics, from patient-centered care to retirement planning. Your experiences are valuable and can contribute to the improvement of the system. It is a topic I will focus on more in 2025.

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Retirement Health Insurance Promotion Education 98

The Relentless School Nurse

DECEMBER 2, 2024

But when she returned home, she decided to retire from her 17 year career as a school nurse and filed a letter of intent with the Alaska Public Offices Commission to run for the City and Borough of Juneau Assembly. Within days, her treasurer was on board, she got photos taken and a website set up, and turned to her network.

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Retirement Communication Leadership 102

Emerging RN Leader

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN When Nick Saban, longtime football coach at the University of Alabama, announced his retirement from the sport in January 2024, an unintended ripple effect led to more than 60 players and coaches leaving their positions or current teams.

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Nurse Manager Retirement Business Communication 195

Post University

APRIL 21, 2025

Ill be retiring from the military at some point soon, and I wanted to make myself more marketable as a civilian nurse. Lisa, who earned her MSN in the fall 2024, is planning for her next life chapter: retirement from the military. When things settled down in 2022, she was moved to the cardiac and vascular intensive care unit.

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Leadership Military Retirement Nurse Manager 90

Health Leaders | Nursing

JUNE 16, 2025

First and foremost, Donley emphasized the workforce shortage and planning for when the baby boomer generation retires. We'll likely need more care at the same time that our baby boomer nursing and healthcare professionals are retiring," Donley said.

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Retirement Telemedicine Bedside nursing Leadership 52

Daily Nurse

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness month, and Daily Nurse is proud to name Leslie Griffith, a staff RN who spent more than 40 years helping children with cancer at the Stanford Medicine Children’s Health as the Nurse of the Week. Griffith is not only an exceptional oncology nurse but a beloved colleague. As she ends a […].

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Retirement 116

Ensearch

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Dear NNP Community, After 40+ years in the recruitment business, 30 of which have been focused on exclusively recruiting NNPs, it is time for me to step away and spend more time with family and friends and to see what this “retirement thing” is all about. As such, I will be retiring and leaving my post [.]

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Retirement Business 98

Nurse Practitioners in Business

JULY 13, 2023

They work with another provider ready to retire, so they take over the business. For example: Small, low-risk startups where the business owner has lots of experience or has started a business before. And there are Nurse Practitioners who “fall” into their practice. Or they “inherit” the practice because the owner has passed away.

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Business Nurse Practitioner Medicare Retirement 367

Post University

MARCH 28, 2025

The regional hospital where Megan works is the only one within a two-hour drive radius, and the need for healthcare providers is high, with some of the areas physicians nearing retirement age. The job security is a perk, but for Megan, the best part about her plan is that shell be giving back to her community.

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Nurse Practitioner Work-Life Balance Retirement 98

The Gypsy Nurse

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Retirement Plans : Some agencies will contribute to your retirement savings, like a 401(k), helping you prepare for the future. From hourly wages and tax-free stipends to bonuses and retirement plans, each part plays a role in making your travel nurse career both exciting and financially rewarding.

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Travel Nursing Health Insurance Retirement Continuing Education 52

Diversity Nursing

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

They also have access to healthcare and retirement benefits, which can offer a strong financial foundation compared to civilian roles. Competitive Salary and Benefits: Military Nurses receive a competitive salary with the possibility of additional allowances for housing, food, and deployment.

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Military Retirement Mental Health Education 105

Daily Nurse

JULY 20, 2022

In the Covid era, we often hear (and can’t help but understand) that older nurses, resources exhausted by their pandemic ordeal, are retiring early. Nurse of the Week Mercedes “Mercy” Kallal, RN, however, has been a nurse for over half a century now and at 83 years old she just isn’t ready to hand in […].

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Retirement Nursing Resources 119

American Nurse

JUNE 24, 2025

As I approach retirement, I find myself reflecting on proactive strategies to share my knowledge and mentor the next generation of leaders to effectively navigate healthcare system challenges and improve patient outcomes. Additionally, an estimated 70,000 nurses, including leaders, are expected to retire annually.

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Leadership Bedside nursing Retirement Nursing Administration 52

Penn Nursing

APRIL 9, 2024

A new study from the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing 's Center for Health Outcomes and Policy Research (CHOPR) – published in JAMA Network Open today – showed that, aside from retirements, poor working conditions are the leading reasons nurses leave healthcare employment.

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Retirement Health Outcomes 52

Health Leaders | Nursing

JANUARY 7, 2025

Part of the challenge is that a large portion of people in the nursing workforce are approaching retirement age and are expected to leave the profession within the next five years. On top of that, the younger population in Aroostook County is decreasing.

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Nurse Shortage Retirement 52

The Nursing Site

JANUARY 2, 2024

I am retired now, but even sitting at my computer writing most of the day, I bask in the comfort! Kuru Shoes Combined with my Kuru Quantum shoes , my feet and legs are in heaven! No more foot pain! And my knees and hips are so much less stressed by awkward steps.

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American Nurse

JUNE 12, 2025

Dr. Jayne Willis joined the faculty of the University of Central Florida (UCF) College of Nursing in August 2021, following her retirement from Orlando Health after a distinguished 40-year career. Before retiring, she served as Vice President and Chief Nurse Executive for the Orlando Health system.

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