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Nursing Shortage, 10/14/2009
by: Ms Sandra D Lee 		Rating: 5
I have observed the older nurses "eating their young," rather than mentoring. I think mentoring is the most important key to help with retention. More experienced nurses have such a wealth of knowledge, and a wonderful wealth of education and experience. I had worked in critical care for 35 years. Now, I work in a more traditional, "9 to 5" research position. I still continue with relief staffing at night, on occasion. I primarily worked night shifts in the past, and on weekends, as it was easier to blend with family life. Staffing models are another important key to assisting with nursing satisfaction and retention. Thirty years ago, I worked in a hospital that used four 9 hour shifts and thus 36 hours and paid for 40 hours. That would be done for 2 weeks, and on the third week two 12 hour shifts on the weekend and one 9 hour shift; 33 hours and paid for forty and thus one glorious week off. It was a lovely incentive and the nursing staff was largely very happy. S
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