The majority of nurses working in long-term care said they are happy in their position, but 73.8% have reported their job has become more difficult in the last 18 months, a recent American Association of Post-Acute Care Nursing survey found.
The survey of nearly 500 nurses and certified nurse aides, conducted in November, asked about their perspective on drivers of job satisfaction and challenges in their jobs, according to an April 27 association news release.
Here are three survey findings:
1. The most important factors keeping nurses in their jobs are meaningful relationships with residents (31%), a strong sense of purpose (28%) and team and work culture (15%).
2. The top contributors to dissatisfaction and burnout are increasing regulatory burden (16%), staffing shortages (12.5%) and leadership gaps (7%).
3. Nurses are more likely to stay in a position that is supported by a strong work culture with a reinforced sense of purpose and flexibility. A nurse’s decision to stay or leave is also closely tied to their relationship with their supervisor.
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