Recent research has continued to track and explore why so many nurses are leaving the profession before retirement. The report estimates that up to 30 to 50 percent of nurses leave their position or quit nursing altogether in the first year...

Recent research has continued to track and explore why so many nurses are
 leaving the profession before retirement. The
 <a href="https://allnurses.com/why-do-nurses-quit-t632768/">report</a>
 estimates that up to 30 to 50 percent of nurses leave their position or quit
 nursing altogether in the first year, while many
 <a
 href="https://www.nursingtimes.net/news/reviews-and-reports/critical-reasons-behind-nurses-leaving-profession-laid-bare/7016295.article"
 >cite</a
 >
 lack of supportive working conditions, not enough recognition, too few
 opportunities to progress their careers, lack of autonomy and wages as the
 reasons behind their dissatisfaction.



 Cross Country Medical Staffing Network (CCMSN) conducted a Nurses Week survey
 and found quite the opposite is true of nurses working in non-permanent
 positions, such as per diem, local contract and travel. In fact, according to
 our survey, 75% of our nurses are completely/very happy working as a nursing
 professional. Furthermore, they point to several reasons behind their career
 happiness that are contrary to the same reasons many nurses leave the
 profession.


Drivers of Career Happiness for Staffing Firm Nurses


 Ironically, while wages are often blamed for career dissatisfaction among
 nurses, &ldquo;pay&rdquo; was cited last (7%) as the driving force behind
 their happiness. The top reasons, according to our respondents, include:


<ul>
 <li>
 Making a difference in patients&rsquo; lives (43%)
 </li>
 <li>
 Flexibility in my schedule (19%)
 </li>
</ul>


 Fortunately, it appears most of our nurse respondents are receiving the
 recognition and feedback they need to feel they are making a different with
 their profession and patient care. And, the flexibility in their schedule may
 help them to feel a greater sense of autonomy when on the job. In fact,
 &ldquo;flexibility of schedule&rdquo; was the top reason why nurses choose to
 work with CCMSN!


A Long Career Path


 Perhaps due to their high satisfaction working with a staffing firm, our
 survey found 45% of respondents plan on staying in nursing for the foreseeable
 future. In fact, only 20% of our respondents plan on leaving the profession in
 the next 10 years, most (42%) of those cite &ldquo;life changes (i.e.
 marriage, parenthood, moving, etc.)&rdquo; as the top reason for their
 departure.



 We also found that nearly one-third (31%) of respondents plan on advancing
 their nursing career in the near future. The importance of career advancement
 is evident, as &ldquo;abundant career opportunities&rdquo; was named as the
 second biggest reason respondents entered the profession in the first place.


Looking for Career Happiness &amp; Advancement? 


 As CCMSN, we know you dedicate your life to helping others and that&rsquo;s
 why we&rsquo;re dedicated to helping you find career happiness. You deserve to
 get the most out of your profession. As the largest per diem and most
 recognized brands in the industry, CCMSN has the depth and resources to offer
 you a broad range of job opportunities that support your personal and
 professional needs at any point in your life. Check out our latest
 <a href="/sites/msn/job-search">job assignments</a> and start down the path of
 career bliss.

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