Retention Priorities for the Intergenerational Nurse Workforce

Abstract

(a) Create model managers; (b) empower staff nurse councils; (c) stabilize staffing; (d) revamp incentives; and (e) focus on safety.

Mentoring of nurse managers the experience of new nurse managers in rural hospitals : does mentoring make a difference?

“…The baby boomer group had significantly more satisfaction than the Generation X group if = 6.067, degrees of freedom = 2, p = .002). A difference in satisfaction existed between baby boomers and millennials, but it was not a statistically significant difference (Wieck et al, 2010). Wieck et al (2010) noted that data regarding future retention of nurses continued to give reason for concern.…”

“…A difference in satisfaction existed between baby boomers and millennials, but it was not a statistically significant difference (Wieck et al, 2010). Wieck et al (2010) noted that data regarding future retention of nurses continued to give reason for concern. One-third of the millennial nurses planned to leave their job within the next two years, and two-thirds planned to leave within the next five years.…”

“…Tulgan (as cited by Wieck et al, 2010) proposed the idea that the younger workforce wants their nurse manager to lead them, not manage them. New nurse managers need mentoring from more experienced nurse managers to assist the novice manager with transforming management skills into leadership skills.…”

“…This strategy allows younger nurses to feel valued, as well as provides a pool of nurses ready and willing to fill the gap once the older generation of nurses seeks retirement. Another recommendation by Wieck et al (2010) was to conduct manager training on generational awareness, conflict resolution, time management, .and customer service. The focus of manager training should shift from developing nurse managers to developing nurse leaders.…”

“…Wieck et al (2010) noted that new nurse managers need mentoring from more experienced nurse managers to assist the novice manager with transforming management skills into leadership skills. As already mentioned in "a teaching-learning process" attribute, Ryan et al (2010) noted novice nurses depend heavily on their more experienced colleagues for support and mentoring.…”