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A national nursing workforce survey found rising compensation alongside persistent concerns about workplace violence, leadership support, burnout, and career advancement.

A 10-percentage-point increase in Black women giving birth at a hospital was associated with a 5.1-percentage-point decrease in breastfeeding rates. Hospitals with top-quartile nurse work environments had 9 percentage points higher breastfeeding rates.

Staff felt there was no dedicated time to complete tasks from their in-person clinics or to prepare for upcoming clinic sessions.

“For EPs and other specialists, current FMV methodologies often fail to properly value their extensive training, technical expertise, and complex procedural skills, creating systematic undervaluation and artificial compensation constraints.” – Heart Rhythm

Nurse-led clinics are, in most cases, commensurate with standard care; however, they provide more time with patients leading to greater satisfaction.

By prioritizing nurses’ mental health and well-being, healthcare organizations can create a more stable, motivated, and satisfying workforce, thereby improving patient care outcomes.