Nurses experiences of working through the pandemic
The survey was completed by over 42,000 colleagues who explained their experiences of working on the front line and the overall impact the pandemic had on their nursing lives. The outcomes show that the majority are still passionate about the nursing profession, however concerns were raised about personal and staff well-being.
The survey revealed:
- 38% said staffing levels got worse during the pandemic
- 62% said the needs of people they care for became more complex
- 76% reported an increase in their own stress levels
- 33% said they worked longer hours, but only 40% of those reported getting paid for them
- 34% said they worked at a higher level of responsibility, with 90% of those saying they received no extra pay.
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