You are correct according with ANA health care economist Peter McMenamin on the nursing shortage outlook ” Six factors are affecting the nursing shortage: 1) the economic recovery; 2) the Baby Boomers; 3) the Affordable Care Act; 4) employer changes; 5) market changes; and 6) care coordination. These factors will increase the demand for RNs. For example, two to three million Boomers will age into Medicare every year for the next 30 years. That’s going to continue to increase the demand for nurses.”
Your idea for financial incentive for preceptors is an idea that has merit. At the institution I worked at previously, this was the case. My preceptors were paid extra to train, and it didn’t cause conflict, because it was voluntary. In turn, it fostered a better team environment, because they were open to being asked questions or to be approached, even after the preceptorship ended.
My hospital also provides merit pay for preceptors. They also provide training for preceptors prior to them getting their first preceptor assignment. I’m not sure what the merit pay is but, it seems that the majority of preceptors in my unit precept because they enjoy it, not for the pay.
You are correct according with ANA health care economist Peter McMenamin on the nursing shortage outlook ” Six factors are affecting the nursing shortage: 1) the economic recovery; 2) the Baby Boomers; 3) the Affordable Care Act; 4) employer changes; 5) market changes; and 6) care coordination. These factors will increase the demand for RNs. For example, two to three million Boomers will age into Medicare every year for the next 30 years. That’s going to continue to increase the demand for nurses.”
https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/nurse-staffing/nursing-shortage-outlook/
Your idea for financial incentive for preceptors is an idea that has merit. At the institution I worked at previously, this was the case. My preceptors were paid extra to train, and it didn’t cause conflict, because it was voluntary. In turn, it fostered a better team environment, because they were open to being asked questions or to be approached, even after the preceptorship ended.
My hospital also provides merit pay for preceptors. They also provide training for preceptors prior to them getting their first preceptor assignment. I’m not sure what the merit pay is but, it seems that the majority of preceptors in my unit precept because they enjoy it, not for the pay.