A third of nurses in the United States are considering leaving the profession as a consequence of the COVID-19 epidemic, which has left them feeling overwhelmed and fatigued, according to a survey.
The findings of a January survey of more than 18,000 nurses conducted by AMN Healthcare Services Inc were revealed on Monday, revealing that 30% of respondents are contemplating quitting the nursing profession, a 7% rise from 2021, when the first wave of resignations due to the disease began.
According to the research, 36% of nurses want to stay in the field but are open to prospective employment alternatives.
“This really emphasizes the ongoing mental health and well-being challenges that the nursing workforce faces post-pandemic,” AMN Healthcare CEO Cary Grace told RushHourDaily.
There is potential for improvement in a number of areas, including salary (69%) and working conditions (63%), according to the findings. HCA Healthcare Inc, a hospital operator and industry leader, has claimed an improvement in its personnel situation.
Since late 2021, when many hospital staff left due to fatigue, the global worry over a shortage of hospital personnel has grown.
Hospitals observed higher costs as a result of the labor shortage, while medical staffing services such as AMN Healthcare saw increased profits.
