Nursing retention is an important focus for hospitals as we face a long-term nursing shortage in the future. Which of the following would most likely contribute to increased job satisfaction?
a. Increases in salary
b. Hiring bonuses of up to $5000 to attract nurses to fill vacancies and improve staffing patterns
c. Financial incentives and rewards for advanced certifications, such as the CCRN certification for critical care RNs
d. An emphasis on establishing effective working relationships with the nurses
D
Nurses who are happy stay at their jobs and do not quit or look for a better job in other hospitals. Although financial incentives are motivating, they do not increase job satisfaction.
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