Clinical workforce shortages generally, and RN shortages more specifically, remain the number one issue facing hospital and health system C-suites across the country. Executives must target investments to areas of greatest need. Many investments have been made but unsustainable RN turnover continues.

For this report, Advisory Board conducted a survey in March 2023 of nearly 250 nurse leaders to identify their biggest areas of current concern about the RN workforce. This report was also informed by other recently published literature and studies regarding current workforce challenges. By analyzing multiple data sets, we provide a unique insight on balancing the needs and expectations of staff with organizational and market realities.

This report presents five insights and recommendations for 2023 action and investments to further stabilize the nursing workforce in hospitals and healthcare systems.