In 2018, most registered nurses in the United States left their work position due to the stressful work environment and lack of good management. Among nurses who considered leaving, better pay was the leading reason. On the other hand, burnout was one of the top reasons mentioned by registered nurses for quitting or having considered to in 2018.
Leading reasons among registered nurses for leaving their job, or considering to, in the United States in 2018
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Journal of the American Medical Association. (February 4, 2021). Leading reasons among registered nurses for leaving their job, or considering to, in the United States in 2018 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 15, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1270921/leading-reasons-for-registered-nurses-to-quit-or-contemplate-quitting-in-the-united-states/?__sso_cookie_checker=failed
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