Work/Life Balance? Management? Stress? Staffing Levels? Why would YOU leave?We try to help Nurses overcome the challenges they face. But some are so great they trigger a resignation. We know the data around retention. We want to hear from YOU. Why would you leave nursing?
Tell us in the comments below - scroll down.
This survey is now closed and here are the results.
In our Clinical Coaching sessions we work hard to help Nurses and Nursing Support (HCAs / HCSWs) overcome the many known challenges they face, so that they feel supported and ‘Stay’.
Find out how we've helped NHS Devon RNs, HCAs / HCSWs feel supported and stay.
This survey will help us in that mission.
If we know ALL the challenges you face, we can help you overcome them.
We will build the results of this survey into our nursing / clinical coaching and retention services (The Nurses.co.uk Academy) so your healthcare employer can support you better.
Or, you might want to explain why you would Stay. Share it.
Tell us in the comments below - scroll down.
Who Should Take Part In This Survey?
Earlier this year we ran a poll which revealed 35% of Nurses are planning to leave Nursing in 2022.
So we know those numbers. But WHY?
Below we’ve detailed the common reasons or triggers for Nurses who leave.
This presents NHS data, NMC data, RCN data and Nuffield Health data.
We want your voice now.
If you are a UK Registered Nurse, we would love to hear from you.
You will fall into one of these three camps:
1. You Have Left
Tell Us, Why Did You Leave Your Job Or The Register? (the chief reason)
2. You Are Considering Leaving
Tell Us Why? (the chief reason)
3. You Are Not Considering Leaving
That’s excellent. But you may still have a view - what one thing would you fix to help nursing retention? Alternatively, tell us why you want to Stay in post.
Tell us in the comments below - scroll down.
This survey is now closed and here are the results..
We Want You To Stay
If you are familiar with our brand you will know that we are on a mission to help Nurses stay in nursing and if necessary re-learn what it is they love about it.
But there is NOT the same investment in retention as the amount spent on nursing recruitment.
And this is despite over half of Nurses stating that they are “considering or planning leaving their current post” (Royal College of Nursing report).
Huge jump in the number of Nurses who say they are considering leaving.Help us prove to organisations that you need to be supported and recognised.
We will amplify the messages below so that you are heard.
there is not the same investment in retention as there is recruitment … this is despite over half of Nurses stating that they are considering leaving their current post
What is / would be your leave reason, and why?
Tell us in the comments below - scroll down.
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I launched Nurses.co.uk (and subsequently Socialcare.co.uk, Healthjobs.co.uk and Healthcarejobs.ie) in 2008. 500 applications are made every day via our jobs boards, helping to connect hiring organisations recruiting for clinical, medical, care and support roles with specialist jobseekers. Our articles, often created by our own audience, shine a light on the career pathways in healthcare, and give a platform to ideas and opinions around their work and jobs.
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Michele Hill
2 years agoI was forced to leave by bullying managers, no support, never getting a lunch break, case over load being put ... read more
I was forced to leave by bullying managers, no support, never getting a lunch break, case over load being put in danger by this. I committed 19 years of my life to the NHS and i was in love with my job and miss it terribly.
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So sorry to hear this Michele. It's not good enough. I know that the NHS have templated a way of fixing this, but there's no doubt they have a mountain to climb to achieve this. The intention is there... read more
So sorry to hear this Michele. It's not good enough. I know that the NHS have templated a way of fixing this, but there's no doubt they have a mountain to climb to achieve this. The intention is there, by some, but we don't see, currently, evidence of enough funding to bring about all the changes required to fulfil the NHS People Plan. Words are important, but action simply needs funding and apart from a scant CPD budget of around £200 - £300 per year and investment in leads and managers, we can't see any other pots of funding from Gov.
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when I say "£200 - £300 per year" I mean a CPD budget per Nurse of that amount seems to be the norm. Happy to hear otherwise if I'm wrong. But that's our understanding generally.
Mercy Nwanyanwu
Mercy Nwanyanwu
2 years agoNursing is my passion, I hope conditions for Nurses will get better soon. These reports are really scary!
Nursing is my passion, I hope conditions for Nurses will get better soon. These reports are really scary!
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We hope so too. We're doing what we can to help get there!
Penny Corkerton
Penny Corkerton
2 years agoSo no protected title ; anyone can call themselves a nurse, no uniform recognition and a pay rise , that ... read more
So no protected title ; anyone can call themselves a nurse, no uniform recognition and a pay rise , that is an insult. Severe nurse shortages , angry patients, no appreciation for mature nurses, no reasons to stay ?
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Thanks Penny. Always painful to hear these truths, but they need to be said. Hey, I thought that "Registered Nurse" was a protected title that only qualified Nurses could use?(We make a point on this ... read more
Thanks Penny. Always painful to hear these truths, but they need to be said. Hey, I thought that "Registered Nurse" was a protected title that only qualified Nurses could use?(We make a point on this site of always using the capital N when talking about Nurses. Every detail counts!
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Registered nurse yes but everyone calls them selves a nurse whether they are qualified or not. I have been a nurse since 1983 and there’d are definitely less around , the government says it’s recruiti... read more
Registered nurse yes but everyone calls them selves a nurse whether they are qualified or not. I have been a nurse since 1983 and there’d are definitely less around , the government says it’s recruiting nurses but they are often HCAs
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Brendan Whyatt
Brendan Whyatt
2 years agoI have worked in healthcare since 1998 and Professional Nursing on both side of our planet and the core issues ... read more
I have worked in healthcare since 1998 and Professional Nursing on both side of our planet and the core issues are the same. Unfortunately there are value systems in our societies which undervalue our natural human responses to life which are necessary building blocks for the skills and abilities of al health care workers. Therefore these skills and abilities aren't recognised and staff are not acknowledged for their efforts and achievements as maybe an Accountant or Lawyer might be. This has been evident in the recent pandemic and more so in so called 'developed' societies. In the UK the contradiction between being a so called 'essential' worker and being offered a clap and 1% pay rise are a reflection of the Universal power imbalance we experience on a daily basis
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andy hanson
andy hanson
2 years agoEver since the removal of the Whitley contract many years ago I have watched terms and conditions degenerate. There was ... read more
Ever since the removal of the Whitley contract many years ago I have watched terms and conditions degenerate. There was reason that such contracts were created they created because there was a recognition that health care was not an easy job. Until the government recognises this fundamental fact they will continue to lose staff. It may be of course the government is happy for this to occur as they favour private health care. Andy Hanson a very old and tired nurse 37 years service
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"Andy Hanson a very old and tired nurse 37 years service". Thanks for sharing that Andy. If you'd like to explain more about the Whitley contract as a reply I'm sure others would find that useful.