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Key Factors for Nurses

There is little mystery as to which factors are most central to recruitment and retention of nurses. Compensation and staffing levels are far and away the most important. Following these are reasonable scheduling practices, the ability to practice in a professional manner, and a more general sense of being treated with respect and given a voice in hospital policies. Hospitals that have adopted policies that effectively address these issues enjoy lower turnover, higher job satisfaction, and improved patient care.

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