Critical Care Nursing Workforce Retention From an Irish Perspective: A National Survey

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Background Retention of critical care nurses has been identified as a growing international concern for a multitude of reasons. There is a dearth of evidence in the literature on this topic from an Irish perspective. Aim The aim of the survey is to explore the factors influencing workforce retention among adult critical care nurses in Ireland. Study Design A cross‐sectional, electronic survey of adult critical care nurses working in the Republic of Ireland was undertaken between May and July 2024. This survey is a modified version of the Critical Care Network Leads (CC3N) National Adult Critical Care Nursing Workforce Retention Survey. Anonymous quantitative and qualitative data were collected. Results In total, 257 participant responses were recorded. 58% ( n = 149/237) of participants who responded to this question stated they plan to leave their current role. 36% ( n = 88/245) of respondents indicated that inadequate staffing was the main reason driving their intention to leave their current job, followed by lack of pay recognition. Participants described what they enjoy about their roles, factors that would encourage them to stay despite intending to leave, and any unmet needs in their current position. Three main qualitative themes were identified: Enjoyment at Work; Encouragement at Work; and Engagement at Work. Conclusion This study clearly highlights the issues that impact on intention to leave decisions. An understanding of these issues is key to ensuring the critica

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2025

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Inglês

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CC BY-NC-ND

DOI

10.1111/nicc.70094

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MCEVOY, Natalie L. et al.. Critical Care Nursing Workforce Retention From an Irish Perspective: A National Survey. Nursing in Critical Care, v. 30, n. 4, 2025. DOI: 10.1111/nicc.70094.