Celebrating Nurses and Nurse Leaders

Empowering the nursing workforce with time to change lives.

"Great nursing happens in the moments in between. The more we can support these sacred moments, then the better the outcomes for patients and for our nurses. We want people to think about how we can give time back to nurses, so they can be the nurse they always wanted to be."

-Karlene Kerfoot, symplr CNO

In the face of unimaginable challenges, why do nurses stay?

The past year brought more discouraging news about the pandemic’s continued detrimental effects on already overburdened nurses, and the data show it:

40% of RNs surveyed in Medscape Nurse Career Satisfaction Report 2021 indicated that the pandemic decreased their satisfaction with nursing
32% of RNs are considering leaving direct patient care, according to McKinsey & Company

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With so many nurses experiencing burnout, lack of support on the job, and concerns about their physical safety and emotional well-being — why do nurses stay?

To Feel Connected to Patients and to Make a Difference

Nurses value their relationships with patients — and it’s often one of the most rewarding aspects of the job.

To Do Meaningful Work With a Caring Team

Safety, compensation, flexibility, feeling valued, and receiving recognition with the support of a trusted and caring team are critical components of a positive work environment.

Additional resources for nurses and nurse leaders

Beyond Gratitude: A Tribute to Nurse Managers

In partnership with AONL and The DAISY Foundation, symplr is honored to celebrate the Beyond Gratitude initiative to recognize nurse managers who provide the foundation for organizational success.

Want to express your gratitude for a nurse manager in your life? Explore these simple yet impactful resources:

A proud DAISY industry partner

At symplr, we have had the privilege of working with The DAISY Foundation for many years. We are humbled by the opportunity to affiliate with such an important cause, and proud that so many of our customers honor their nurses with the meaningful recognition The DAISY Award symbolizes.

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Teamwork and Team Leaders Make the Difference in Retaining, Supporting Nurses

Making nurses want to stay is important, of course, for nurses’ job satisfaction and for the positive effects on patient outcomes. But there’s more at stake in retaining nurses. Turnover negatively affects care quality and the healthcare organization’s financial well-being under value-based payment models.  

Here’s how nurse managers create positive work environments.

Meaningful Recognition for Nurse Managers: The Time is Now!

The pandemic has taken its toll on healthcare professionals, having a negative impact on retention of nurse managers and other leaders. While we cannot fix the structural issues of this role, we can start by acknowledging their vital role in healthcare. 

The DAISY Foundation, AONL, and symplr have launched a significant initiative we call Beyond Gratitude: A Tribute to Nurse Managers.

Initial Steps for Effective Nurse Manager Succession Planning

Nurses at all levels are leaving their jobs in alarming numbers in the wake of the ongoing pandemic. Among nurse managers and nurse leaders specifically, 20% say they’re considering leaving or will leave their profession. 

This begs the question: What would be the reaction at your healthcare organization following the resignation or retirement of a key nurse manager who supervises patient-care teams? 