[The effects of the aging of the nursing profession and the strategies to effectively retain senior nurses].

Authors :: Guardini I
Canzan F
Ambrosi E
Saiani L
Source :: Assistenza infermieristica e ricerca : AIR [Assist Inferm Ric] 2012 Oct-Dec; Vol. 31 (4), pp. 214-9.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: Aim: To provide an overview of the debate in the literature on the aging of the nursing profession.<br />Method: Review of the main articles published since year 2000.<br />Results: The rapid aging of the nursing workforce is a new phenomenon that Italian organizations have to face. Many nurses ready for retirement would be willing to remain in a more adequate work environment and salary. The story of a nurse retained at work is presented.<br />Conclusions: A leadership careful of this phenomenon and able to re-plan work environments and supportive mechanisms need to be developed to take on this new challenge.

Subjects :: Accidents, Occupational statistics & numerical data
Clinical Competence
Cognition
Humans
Italy epidemiology
Job Satisfaction
Nursing Staff, Hospital statistics & numerical data
Personal Narratives as Topic
Retirement statistics & numerical data
Risk Assessment
Risk Factors
Sicily epidemiology
Work Schedule Tolerance
Aging
Nursing Staff, Hospital supply & distribution

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