Recruiting and Retaining Nurses During the Great Resignation

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

The COVID pandemic coupled with the “Great Resignation” has altered the nursing workforce matrix and augmented staffing patterns. Staffing models that rely on travel agencies and bed closures do not offer fiscally sustainable ways to address organizational needs. In this panel discussion, explore innovative, cost-neutral ways to improve recruitment and retention while addressing the top factors impacting both novice and experienced nurse's intent to leave.

Objectives

Identify effective tools and interventions that can be utilized to recruit and retain nursing staff.
Describe how AACN’s Healthy Work Environment Standards can be leveraged to support recruitment and retention efforts.
Analyze how appropriate staffing can influence intent to leave and job satisfaction.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Criteria for Awarding Contact Hours

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

The Nurse Planner has determined that no individuals with the ability to control content of this activity have relevant relationships with ineligible companies.

Activities with pharmacotherapeutic credit are to assist the APRN in fulfilling their education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.