Factors influencing retention among hospital nurses: systematic review.

Background: Recruitment and retention of nursing staff is the biggest workforce challenge faced by healthcare institutions. Across the UK, there are currently around 50 000 nursing vacancies, and the number of people leaving the Nursing and Midwifery Council register is increasing.

Objective: This review comprehensively compiled an update on factors affecting retention among hospital nursing staff.

The good preceptorship.

If you are a nursing student, in the not too distant future you will look in the mirror and see a qualified nurse staring back at you.