American Association of Critical-Care Nurses. (2024). Nurse Retention Strategies and Resources. https://solutions.aacn.org/blog/nursing-retention-strategies
This AACN blog highlights links between healthy work environments and nurse retention, providing assessment tools and improvement tips. Charge nurses and unit managers can apply these tools to identify stressors and improve retention metrics. In high-acuity settings, it enables a proactive response to burnout, maintaining a stable workforce that underpins quality care.
National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2021). Nurses Leading Change - The Future of Nursing 2020-2030. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK573918/
This comprehensive report emphasizes the leadership role nurses play in transforming health systems and driving policy changes. Nurse leaders and educators can draw on its recommendations to build strategic coalitions for change. Especially relevant during large-scale staffing overhauls, this resource supports nurses in leading reforms that improve care quality.
National Center for Biotechnology Information. (2022). Change Management in Health Care. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK459380/
Outlines principles of healthcare change management including Kotter’s 8-Step Model, resistance mitigation, and communication strategies. Project managers and clinical change agents can use this to plan effective rollout strategies for staffing interventions. Its step-by-step approach supports seamless, team-aligned implementation of new staffing systems to reduce patient risk.