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Strategies to Retain Medical-Surgical Nurses


Although many hospitals have retention initiatives, few have translated these into a formal retention strategy for medical-surgical nursing units.

Research identifies that a positive, supportive work environment is the number one reason nurses choose to stay.  


DCCS partners with you to formalize your retention strategy and transform your medical-surgical work environment by:

Conducting an assessment to confirm the root-causes of nurse turnover

Creating a staff-driven model of care

Aligning nurse staffing to achieve appropriate nurse-patient ratios

Eliminating non-nursing tasks

Strengthening the nurse/provider relationship

Enhancing multi-generational teamwork and communication

Building career tracts to promote professional development


When Nursing is at its Best, The Entire Health System Thrives To learn more about  DCCS Nursing Advisory Services: 


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