SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Millennials
are rapidly becoming the most predominant generation in the
workplace, and in nursing they are driven to seek leadership roles,
higher degrees, and professional development more than their
generational counterparts.
The AMN Healthcare Survey of Millennial Nurses: A Dynamic
Influence on the Profession, compares the views of
Millennial nurses (ages 19-36) to those of Generation X (ages
37-53) and Baby Boomer nurses (ages 54-71) regarding their
expectations about their work environment and career futures. The
results show that Millennial nurses are bringing a dynamic new
perspective on such factors as career, leadership, education, and
work environment.
"Millennial nurses are changing the healthcare workforce in ways
that could further improve patient care and help healthcare
organizations," said Marcia Faller,
Chief Clinical Officer at AMN Healthcare. "This survey demonstrates
the high ambition of this generation of nurses and provides better
understanding about how healthcare leaders can fully engage these
high-achieving healthcare professionals."
The report shows Millennial nurses are not only interested in
further educational attainment, but are actively pursuing higher
degrees and professional certification. Nearly 40% of Millennial
RNs said they plan to pursue a master's degree in the next three
years, while another 11% said they would seek a PhD. These
responses were significantly higher than those of other
generations.
As the healthcare industry faces an aging patient population
needed more complex treatment, this push for increased levels of
education will help fulfill the goal of a highly educated nursing
workforce.
Since the healthcare industry is impacted by shortages of
leaders as well as practitioners, healthcare organizations stand to
benefit from the increased interest in leadership among Millennial
nurses. According to the Millennial Nurse Survey, more than one
third --36% -- of Millennial nurses said they were significantly
interested in leadership roles, compared to one fourth of Gen Xers
and 10% of Baby Boomers.
Millennial nurses were also more optimistic toward leadership
than their older counterparts. When responding to positive
statements about their leaders, across categories including how
much they trust their leaders and whether leaders care about their
career development, Millennial nurses more often answered "agree"
or "strongly agree" than did Gen Xers and Baby Boomers.
Professional development has proven to be important to
recruiting and retaining Millennials in all professions but may be
especially important in healthcare, where workforce demand is high
and the need for quality care and team collaboration is
significant. In the survey, the majority of Millennial nurses
agreed with the statement "the quality of patient care I provide is
positively influenced by professional development
opportunities."
The full survey can be downloaded here.
About AMN Healthcare
AMN Healthcare is the leader and innovator in healthcare workforce
solutions and staffing services to healthcare facilities across the
nation. AMN Healthcare's workforce solutions - including managed
services programs, vendor management systems, recruitment process
outsourcing and consulting services - enable providers to
successfully reduce complexity, increase efficiency and improve
patient outcomes within the rapidly evolving healthcare
environment. The Company provides unparalleled access to the most
comprehensive network of quality healthcare professionals through
its innovative recruitment strategies and breadth of career
opportunities. Clients include acute-care hospitals, community
health centers and clinics, physician practice groups, retail and
urgent care centers, home health facilities, and many other
healthcare settings. AMN Healthcare is committed to fostering and
maintaining a diverse team that reflects the communities we serve.
Our commitment to the inclusion of many different background,
experiences and perspectives enables our innovation and leadership
in the healthcare services industry. AMN Healthcare disseminates
news and information about the Company through its website, which
can be found at www.amnhealthcare.com.
Media Contact:
Jim
Gogek
Corporate Communications
AMN Healthcare
(858) 350-3209
Jim.Gogek@amnhealthcare.com
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