The past few years have been incredibly difficult for the entire health care industry, with physicians, nurses and support staff on the front lines of one of the worst pandemics in history. The tsunami of illness and death has taken a toll on health care professionals' mental and physical wellbeing, with many still dealing with the long-term effects.
Additionally, there's been a wave of professionals leaving the industry, with turnover rates over 25%. More than 95% of hospital RN separations have been voluntary, and those vacancies leave the remaining staff to bear an even heavier burden.
It's no wonder that burnout among health care workers has reached an all-time high of 60%. While many cite the overwhelming workload as a primary reason for leaving, a significant number also report feeling undervalued and unappreciated by their employer as a compounding factor.
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