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The Cost of Nurse Turnover: A Breakdown

The Cost of Nurse Turnover: A Breakdown

Poor nurse retention is a major issue for healthcare facilities, with the national registered nurse (RN) turnover rate standing at nearly 20%. According to the 2024 NSI National Healthcare Retention and RN Staffing Report, the average cost of nurse turnover is estimated to be $56,300 per every RN who leaves their…

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KPMG’s 2017 U.S. Hospital Nursing: Labor Costs Study

KPMG’s 2017 U.S. Hospital Nursing: Labor Costs Study

Executive Summary This study identifies several trends and benchmarks in relation to hospital nursing labor costs in the United States. Some of the key findings are summarized below. When all costs are considered, traveling nurses appear to cost less than permanent nurses on an hourly basis. Cost data provided by…

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2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report

2025 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report

Executive Summary With people living longer, the subsequent rise in chronic conditions and the fact that all Baby Boomers will reach retirement age by 2030, recruiting and retaining quality staff will continue to be a top healthcare issue for years to come. Last year, hospitals increased staff by adding ~304,000…

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2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey

2024 Employer Health Benefits Survey

Employer-sponsored insurance covers 154 million nonelderly people. To provide a current snapshot of employer sponsored health benefits, KFF conducts an annual survey of private and non-federal public employers with three or more workers. This is the 26th Employer Health Benefits Survey (EHBS) and reflects employer-sponsored health benefits in 2024. For…

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Nursing Shortage Fact Sheet

The U.S. is projected to experience a shortage of Registered Nurses (RNs) that is expected to intensify as Baby Boomers age and the need for health care grows. Compounding the problem is the fact that nursing schools across the country are struggling to expand capacity to meet the rising demand…

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The cost of nurse turnover in 24 numbers

The cost of nurse turnover in 24 numbers

The 2024 NSI National Health Care Retention & RN Staffing Report features input from 400 hospitals in 36 states on registered nurse turnover, retention, vacancy rates, recruitment metrics and staffing strategies.

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American Hospital Association 2023 Workforce Scan

American Hospital Association Health Care Workforce Scan

Key Findings: Workforce shortages are not disappearing any time soon. The pandemic exacerbated existing shortages of health care workers in all roles, from clinicians to environmental and food services to admissions and scheduling. These shortages will persist well beyond the pandemic given today’s highly competitive labor market. Whether you call it the Great…

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