Registered Nurse Turnover Case Study

In the past decade, the healthcare industry has experienced an increase in the registered nurse job turnover rate among newly or recently graduated registered nurses (RN). Even though hospital turnover rates have remained steady during this period, the turnover rate for registered nurses continues to rise. This turnover rate is resulting in a significant financial loss for hospitals throughout the nation. Many hospitals have implemented various methods to try to prevent the high turnover rates among RNs. While some hospitals have been using extended orientation programs to help RNs become accustomed to their new duties, others have established a formal mentorship program in the hope of reducing RN turnover rates in the organization. This paper