I am a nurse (RN, PhD) and the only nurse on the board of directors at our regional medical center. I take very seriously my role on the Board as a voice for nursing. The CEO and Board members had intense discussions the last 6 months on countering the RN turnover & surge in travel nurses by offering bonuses, increasing pay, and creating partnerships with local nursing programs. Some solutions are reaping rewards but as the article correctly points out, the answer cannot depend on increased wages alone. A safe working environment is key, too. The chief nursing officer has lost many of her 5-10 yr experienced nurses & almost 50% of her RNs have only 1-2 yrs experience. So, the solutions are complex; mentoring/safe staffing levels are critical. Good work NY nurses!

I am a nurse (RN, PhD) and the only nurse on the board of directors at our regional medical center. I take very seriously my role on the Board as a voice for nursing. The CEO and Board members had intense discussions the last 6 months on countering the RN turnover & surge in travel nurses by offering bonuses, increasing pay, and creating partnerships with local nursing programs. Some solutions are reaping rewards but as the article correctly points out, the answer cannot depend on increased wages alone. A safe working environment is key, too. The chief nursing officer has lost many of her 5-10 yr experienced nurses & almost 50% of her RNs have only 1-2 yrs experience. So, the solutions are complex; mentoring/safe staffing levels are critical. Good work NY nurses!

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