Abstract
OBJECTIVE: This study examined the engagement level of direct care nurses 45 years or older with at least 10 years' experience to create a baseline for action to increase engagement among these seasoned nurses.
BACKGROUND: Assessing an organization's level of nursing engagement and designing strategies to improve engagement are crucial to support decreased turnover and increased levels of quality outcomes.
METHODS: The Health Care Advisory Board's Nurse Engagement Survey was distributed via SurveyMonkey to direct care nurses meeting the study criteria.
RESULTS: Thirty-seven percent of participants were engaged, 47% content, 12% ambivalent, 4% disengaged, and 98.6% of respondents were proud to be a nurse.
CONCLUSION: Nursing leaders should assess the level of engagement of their nursing workforce and use this information to prioritize strategies designed to retain, reenergize, and engage experienced nurses.