ArticleInternational nursing review2025
The Great Resignation's Impact on Nursing: A Phenomenological Study.
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- Quiet Quitting in the Healthcare Workforce: A Systematic Review of Organisational Drivers and Managerial Implications.Journal of nursing management · 2026Pooled it
- Why Nurses Resign: A Qualitative Study Across Life Stages and Implications for Workforce Management.Journal of nursing management · 2026Article
- The Transmission of Nurse Employment Spillovers and Their Impact on Inpatient Care Quality: A Dynamic Connectedness Network Analysis.Risk management and healthcare policy · 2025Article
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Abstract
aimThe aim of this study is to explore the lived experiences of nurses practicing during and after the phenomenon known as the "Great Resignation" through the lens of the Motivation to Work theory. BACKGROUND/
introductionThe number of workers quitting their jobs since the COVID-19 pandemic reached record highs and this time period is often referred to as the "Great Resignation." There is a need to understand this phenomenon in nursing.
methodsThis study used a transcendental phenomenological design and adhered to the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research guidelines.
findingsThe experiences of 18 registered nurses practicing during the "Great Resignation" were summarized in five themes: why I am a nurse, work environment, human needs, autonomy, and COVID. DISCUSSION: This study highlights that nurses practicing during the "Great Resignation" have stayed in the profession because of their commitment to their patients. However, increasing workload demands leave them feeling like they no longer can deliver the care their patients deserve. Nurses reported feeling that better resources to support the practice of nursing are needed and that how healthcare is delivered needs to be redesigned.
conclusionNurses chose the profession to help people and deliver high quality care. Work environment factors are creating barriers to deliver this care and nurses feel a lack of leadership support, autonomy, appreciation, and value. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY: Findings from this study can inform policy surrounding a healthy work environment, retention strategies, and sustainability of the nursing profession.
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