GAINESVILLE, Fla. – With Florida facing a severe nursing shortage, researchers at the University of Florida are exploring tactics to combat first-year burnout.
According to a recent study, 60 percent of new nurses decided to leave their full-time job before they’ve even spent a year in the position.
Based on responses from a survey, U.F. Researchers have identified ways of increasing job satisfaction.
“Number one is finding a nurse resident program. Often, you may hear these described as a transition to practice program, but really, it’s that six to 12 months of added support, mentorship and encouragement that they need to build that strong foundation for clinical practice for their nursing career,” said Bryce Catarelli, Clinical Assistant Professor at the U.F. College of Nursing.
Researchers found another related factor is personal burnout among nurses.
They said providing access to mental health services can help new nurses get the support they need to cope with these outside stressors and stay on the job.
BLOOD TEST APPROVED FOR DANGEROUS PREGNANCY-RELATED CONDITION
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a blood test that can determine if a pregnant woman is at risk of developing a severe form of high blood pressure.
The condition called, preeclampsia, is the leading cause of disability and death among childbearing women.
The test, which has been available in Europe for several years, is intended for pregnant women who are hospitalized for a blood pressure disorder in the 23rd to 35th weeks of gestation.
The test can tell, with up to 96% accuracy, who will not develop preeclampsia within the next two weeks and can therefore safely be discharged from the hospital.
HOW AMERICANS ARE AVOIDING COVID
And new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals how nearly one-fourth of Americans have been able to avoid re-infection to the COVID-19 virus.
The agency found that about 78 percent of people had ‘Sars Co-V-2′ antibodies coming from having had the infection.
Nearly 97 percent of people had some type of COVID-19 antibody in their systems which could come from vaccination, infection, or both.