Date of Award
1-2009
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership
Department
Organizational Leadership
First Advisor
Martha Hardesty
Department/School
Organizational Leadership
Abstract
Hospitals are increasingly concerned about shortages of registered nurses due to the retirement of Baby Boomer nurses. A case study resulted in an internal analysis of Baby Boomer nurses to understand how hospital workforce strategy can effectively retain older nurses. Using an interdisciplinary approach, this primarily qualitative study included an in-depth survey and semi-structured interviews. The hospital was able to identify retention strategies that met the needs of older nurses and the organization through the inclusion of multiple perspectives. The methodology and tools inform, communicate and establish the foundation for a hospital to initiate the development of a strategic plan for retention.
Recommended Citation
Klug, Susan H.. (2009). Recruit, Respect and Retain: The Impact of the Baby Boomer Nurse on Hospital Workforce Strategy. Retrieved from Sophia, the St. Catherine University repository website: https://sophia.stkate.edu/maolhonors/1