| Many things have changed in healthcare in the past few years, since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of new technologies and workflows. Recruitment and retention have become increasingly more difficult for CNOs and other nurse leaders, as both new graduate nurses and tenured nurses are leaving the workforce at alarming rates. According to the American Nurses Association, almost 18% of newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) quit their jobs within the first year. A 2024 study found that new graduate RNs are leaving for a multitude of reasons, including their age, health status, supervisor and peer support, job demands, job competence, organizational commitment, job satisfaction, and work environment. In this week's lead story, learn about why new nurses are leaving the workforce, and how CNOs can pivot their strategies to accommodate for the changing expectations of nursing. | 