Nurses are stretched thin—here’s what can help

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company For top-quality patient care, invest in nurses As the backbone of the healthcare workforce, nurses have shouldered the dual burden of caring for COVID-19 patients while tending to a growing and aging population. In a recent McKinsey survey, between 28 and 38 percent of frontline nurse respondents in France, Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and the United States indicated an intent to leave their current role in direct patient care in the next year. This International Nurses Day (#IND2022), learn how healthcare providers, governments, and society at large can support those who devote their lives to supporting others. Read more Around the world, nurses say meaningful work keeps them going While some surveyed nurses said they plan to leave direct patient care, the effects of COVID-19 on the nursing workforce may be leveling off. Understand worker needs   Assessing the lingering impact of COVID-19 on the nursing workforce Analysis suggests potential instability and workforce gaps in the US healthcare sector. A call to action for all stakeholders could help. Support healthcare workers   Surveyed nurses consider leaving direct patient care at elevated rates Nurses and other healthcare professionals shed light on why they are considering leaving, as well as what might make them stay. Dive into the data Women in healthcare and life sciences: The ongoing stress of COVID-19 The healthcare sector is examining how to better hire and promote women to the highest levels. Understand the challenges   Nurses and the Great Attrition A recent McKinsey survey found that more than 30 percent of nurses are thinking of leaving direct patient care. What can be done to inspire them to stay? Listen to healthcare workers   Nursing in 2021: Retaining the healthcare workforce when we need it most How healthcare stakeholders can understand, support, and empower the nursing workforce in the wake of the global health crisis. 4 strategies   Rebuilding clinician mental health and well-being after COVID-19 The pandemic has exacerbated existing issues around the mental health of healthcare workers. Providers can learn from other industries to develop an integrated framework promoting overall well-being. Understand their views   Future of nursing: Supporting nurses across settings As care grows in non-acute settings, the differences in workforce preferences and priorities must be accounted for. Health systems and other healthcare providers should tailor strategies to adequately meet varied workforce needs across care settings. Strengthen your approach   MORE FROM MCKINSEY What's next in nursing? Meet the McKinsey RNs working to find out. For International Nurses Day, a look at our new survey that explores how COVID-19 has reshaped nursing. Protect nurses To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. — Curated by Eleni Kostopoulos, a digital publishing manager based in New York Follow our thinking McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad, or Android Share these insights Did you enjoy this newsletter? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this issue forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. This email contains information about McKinsey’s research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Healthcare Systems & Services alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007