It’s a big conversation to tackle, but there’s support available. By Ella Walker.
Month: November 2024
NP staffing models: A double-edged sword for hospitals
Nurse practitioners are taking on more patient care responsibilities in hospitals, helping organizations address growing care demands amid the national physician shortage. However, education gaps may leave many NPs unprepared for practice, posing potential patient safety risks, Bloomberg Businessweek reported Nov. 22.
As some nurse managers eye the exit, health systems evolve
The national average exit rate for nurse managers is 8.8%, according to a recent report. At hospitals in California, Ohio and Louisiana, leaders shared with Becker’s how they have achieved turnover rates as low as 3%.