Prof Nicola Ranger, the RCN's general secretary and chief executive, stated, 'Nursing is an incredible career, and it should be one for life, but thousands are quitting early because they are burnt out, underpaid and demoralised. It's a perfect storm for ministers as thousands leave the profession early and student recruitment collapses.'
The Royal College of Nursing's analysis revealed a staggering 43% increase in the number of nurses leaving within just 10 years of registering, highlighting a growing crisis in the workforce.
Those leaving within five years has risen by an alarming 67%, indicating that both newly qualified and returning staff are facing insurmountable pressures in their roles.
Ranger emphasized the urgent need for the health secretary to take action, saying, 'We need new investment in nursing, better pay and waiving the loans of those who commit to the career in the NHS and public sector.'
The reasons nurses are departing include poor physical and mental health, burnout, exhaustion, and significant changes in personal circumstances, reflecting a deeper issue in the healthcare system.
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