NR447-13730 Week 8

Week 8: Discussion: Retention and Recruitment (Graded)

Purpose

The purpose of this discussion is for learners to reflect on how to retain and recruit nurses for the future.

Course Outcomes

This discussion enables the student to meet the following course outcome:

CO 4: Describe interprofessional communication and collaboration strategies. (POs 2, 3)

Due Date

During the assigned week (Sunday the start of the assigned week through Saturday the end of the assigned week):

  • Posts in the discussion at least two times, and
  • Posts in the discussion on two different days

Total Points Possible

This assignment is worth a total of 100 points. 

Preparing the Assignment

Directions

  • Discussions are designed to promote dialogue between faculty and students, and students and their peers. In discussions students:
    • Demonstrate understanding of concepts for the week
    • Integrate outside scholarly sources when required
    • Engage in meaningful dialogue with classmates and/or instructor
    • Express opinions clearly and logically, in a professional manner
  • Use the rubric on this page as you compose your answers.
  • Best Practices include:
    • Participation early in the week is encouraged to stimulate meaningful discussion among classmates and instructor.
    • Enter the discussion often during the week to read and learn from posts.
    • Select different classmates for your reply each week.

 Discussion

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019), over 200,000 new RNs will be needed each year through 2026 to replace nurses who retire and to fill new positions. National Council of State Boards of Nursing and The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers (as cited in American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2019) reported that about 51% of today’s RNs are 50 years old or older. These are dramatic numbers and represent a challenge for future nurse leaders and managers.

If you were a nurse leader or manager, how would you retain the nurses you have? How would you recruit additional nurses? In your opinion, what do you think the future of the nursing workforce will look like in 50 years?

Your discussion post should look like:

  • Paragraph one: How would you retain the nurses you have?
  • Paragraph two: How would you recruit additional nurses?
  • Paragraph three: What do you think the future of the nursing workforce will look like in 50 years?
  • Resources: Where did you find your data?

 

Reference

American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (2019). Fact sheet: Nursing shortage. https://www.aacnnursing.org/Portals/42/News/Factsheets/Nursing-Shortage-Factsheet.pdf

Grading

To view the grading criteria/rubric, please click on the 3 dots in the box at the end of the solid gray bar above the discussion board title and then Show Rubric. See Syllabus for Grading Rubric Definitions.