Nursing is a challenging and rewarding profession, but it can also be very demanding and stressful. Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare system and are critical to patient care. However, the high turnover rate among registered nurses (RNs) is a persistent problem for hospitals. Turnover rates are reaching heights of 27-29%! The projected RN deficit shortly is 250,000 nationally. We must fix RN retention to save the future of healthcare. There are many reasons why RNs leave their jobs, including the lack of front-end leadership and support, burnout and compassion fatigue, inadequate staffing, lack of support, low pay, and limited career growth opportunities. To address this problem, hospitals must take proactive steps to improve RN retention. Here are some ways hospitals can do this: