Survey Finds Employers are Struggling to Attract and Retain Nurses

A survey conducted jointly by Watson Wyatt Worldwide, a global consulting firm, and the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration (ASHHRA) has found that U.S. health care facilities are struggling to attract and retain nurses, among other medical specialties.  

Of the 110 facilities surveyed, 69 percent stated they are having difficulty retaining their medical personnel.  Retention of registered nurses was stated to be the number one staffing problem for 84 percent of those surveyed.  The second highest staff retention problem is pharmacists, while the third highest retention problem is rehabilitation therapists.  

The survey found that employers are trying to remedy their staffing problems by adjusting salary levels, providing tuition reimbursements and arranging more flexible work schedules.  However, the survey also found that employers are not providing other benefits to their employees, such as health insurance, paid time off or retiree medical benefits.

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