Retaining and recruiting mature experienced nurses: a multicomponent organizational strategy

J Nurs Adm. 2006 Mar;36(3):148-54. doi: 10.1097/00005110-200603000-00009.

Abstract

The aging and impending retirement of the nursing work force will worsen the nursing shortage. Because nurses retire for a variety of reasons, retaining older nurses or delaying their retirement requires a multifactorial method. The authors describe one medical center's multifaceted approach and subsequent strategies to create a work environment conducive to retaining the mature, experienced nurse.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Age Factors
  • Aged / psychology*
  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Clinical Competence* / standards
  • Focus Groups
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Health Services Needs and Demand
  • Humans
  • Intergenerational Relations
  • Interprofessional Relations
  • Mentors / psychology
  • Middle Aged / psychology*
  • Nursing Methodology Research
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / education
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / organization & administration
  • Nursing Staff, Hospital / psychology*
  • Ohio
  • Personnel Selection / organization & administration*
  • Retirement / psychology
  • Salaries and Fringe Benefits
  • Social Support
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Trauma Centers
  • Work Schedule Tolerance