About The Study: This cross-sectional study of 4,043 registered nurses (RNs) who recently left a hospital staff nurse job found opportunities for reattracting an existing RN workforce if hospitals are willing to address organizational issues driving RNs away. Many nonretired RNs, particularly those not currently employed, reported being very likely to return to work. The top factors to increase their likelihood of returning were adequate staffing, flexible scheduling, and better wages or benefits.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Karen B. Lasater, PhD, RN, email karenbl@nursing.upenn.edu .
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(doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2025.56570)
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