SURVEY SAYS……..

Thank you everyone who participated in the NENA survey.  The spring programs we had were a great success.  The survey results are as follows:

• 57% of the attendees were there for the 1st time.

Where do you work?

• 75% in a Hospital
• 14% in Doctor’s Offices or Clinics
• 9% in Home Care
• 5% in Long Term Care
• 4% as School Nurses
• <1% in Rehabilitation
• <1% Retired

How long have you been a nurse?

• <1yr-10yrs = 15%
• 11yrs-20yrs=16%
• 21yrs-30yrs=27%
• 31yrs-40yrs=41%
• 40+yrs = 9%

      How long have you been at your current facility?

• <1yr-10yrs=36%
• 11yrs-20yrs=19%
• 21yrs-30yrs=17%
• 31+yrs=8%

     What are your issues in the workplace?

• 55% said staffing
• 37% said salary
• 38% said healthcare benefits
• 15% said retirement benefits
• 26% said they need a stronger voice on nursing issues
• 15% said workplace safety
• Others included:
• Increase in cost of RN License    
• Increase in reportable events
• Holding of raises due to economy
• Being sent home on low patient census days

In response to the surveys, we will be offering 2 CE programs in New Hampshire and 2 CE programs in Connecticut in the fall.  Thank you again for participating in the survey.  We look forward to seeing you in the fall.