Study explores how to recruit, retain nurse anesthetists

Nurse executives seeking to recruit and retain nurse anesthetists in rural areas should prioritize work-life balance with flexibility in scheduling, according to a Journal of Nursing Administration study. The exploratory study used surveys delivered via postal mail between August and November 2023 to the 608 nurse anesthetists in Mississippi with the goal of identifying strategies to improve employee retention and encourage greater labor participation. More than 150 individuals responded. While salary was the top response supporting retention, other factors included guaranteed time off, feeling valued and a collegial work environment. (Journal of Nursing Administration article)