A recent survey of nurses in the United States found that a majority of them are considering leaving their current hospital roles within the next year. The survey, conducted by the job search website Indeed, found that 85% of nurses are planning to leave their hospital jobs in the next 12 months.

The survey included responses from over 1,000 nurses and nurse practitioners across the country. The results show that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on the healthcare industry, with nurses reporting high levels of stress and burnout. Many nurses also reported feeling undervalued and unappreciated, which has led to a desire to leave their current jobs.

One reason for this trend is the increased workload and stress that nurses have experienced during the pandemic. Many nurses have had to work longer hours, deal with an influx of COVID-19 patients, and face personal risks to their health while working on the frontlines of the pandemic. The survey found that 62% of nurses feel their job is more stressful now than it was before the pandemic.

Another reason for the trend is the perception that nurses are undervalued and underpaid. Many nurses feel that their salaries do not reflect the importance of their work, and that they are not given enough recognition for their contributions. The survey found that 47% of nurses feel undervalued and unappreciated at work.

The survey results suggest that hospitals and healthcare systems need to take steps to address the concerns of nurses if they want to retain their workforce. This could include offering more competitive salaries and benefits packages, providing more support and resources to help nurses cope with the stresses of their job, and acknowledging the valuable contributions that nurses make to the healthcare system.

Overall, the survey highlights the challenges that nurses are facing in the healthcare industry, particularly in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hospitals and healthcare systems need to take proactive steps to address these challenges if they want to retain their nurses and ensure that they have a strong and capable workforce to provide high-quality patient care.