A Contemporary Model for Improving RN Job Outcomes

Nurse Lead. 2023 Aug;21(4):e91-e96. doi: 10.1016/j.mnl.2023.03.004. Epub 2023 Apr 7.

Abstract

The pandemic has highlighted three critical nursing workforce issues: turnover, wellbeing, and equity. A comprehensive framework is needed to understand the interactions between these concepts. This paper proposes a model that allows for more inclusive understanding of professional outcomes for RNs, with attention not just to job outcomes, but also to equity for underrepresented groups in the workforce and individual wellbeing. The model highlights the importance of systems and societal elements, contextual elements, and individual responses to the dynamic conditions of work and life, and can be used to advance research and practice to create effective retention and support strategies.