The American Nurse; our Newest Endangered Species « The ERGOLAB at Ergonomic ... - 0 views
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Patient handling is the #1 cause of Musculoskeletal Disorders among nurses.
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Kiarra Young on 06 Mar 10This is so true, in high school i did clinical rotations at a nursing home and I lifted a patient wrong. My back was hurting shortly afterwards. Constant lifting, carrying, moving patients puts a strain on your back.
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No one to teach – nursing schools losing educators Young people not selecting nursing as a career path 50% of first year nurses leave the profession 33% of senior nurses plan on leaving early due to burn-out, physical issues related to on-the-job demands (source: AMN Healthcare, survey of 1,830 nurses age 45-60)
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hospital administrators are scrambling to position their hospital or health network as the ‘employer of choice’ for nurses. Nurses are recruited like NFL free agents; signing bonuses, car allowances, flexible schedules, and front-loaded tuition reimbursements. In addition, Hospitals are stepping up efforts to keep senior nursing staff. Spa visits, entertainment nights, recognition events; yet still the nursing resource gap continues to widen.
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Cyndi Davis