Nurses want to be appreciated, acknowledged for their work. A health system may provide a recognition program. If it is not meaningful, it can be offensive, degrading and dishonoring.
As members of the Combined Shared Decision Making Council, each council is charged with conducting a nurse-led research study. The research priority for the Recognition Council established on the work plan was to evaluate the impact of nurse recognition programs on nurse retention. The questions asked: did the council perform the job it was created? Or are there improvements needed?
In 2008, the turnover rate for nurses after 18 months was 50%. However, in 2013, that 50% rate transitioned and now occurs between the 36-60 month's time frame of employment.
As members of the Combined Shared Decision Making Council, each council is charged with conducting a nurse-led research study. The research priority for the Recognition Council established on the work plan was to evaluate the impact of nurse recognition programs on nurse retention. The questions asked: did the council perform the job it was created? Or are there improvements needed?
In 2008, the turnover rate for nurses after 18 months was 50%. However, in 2013, that 50% rate transitioned and now occurs between the 36-60 month's time frame of employment.