Burnt-out and overworked, Australia’s nurses and midwives consider leaving profession

''Nurses and midwives are among society’s most highly valued professionals. But a disturbing national picture is emerging of escalating levels of over-work and burnout. Nurses say their concerns are being ignored by management, amid fear of retribution for speaking out.

Our national survey of 3,000 nurses and midwives found that 32% were actively considering leaving the profession. This comes at a time when the federal government is estimating a workforce shortfall of 85,000 by 2025 and 123,000 by 2030.

Since 2011, we have surveyed Australian nurses every three years on their working conditions, well-being, and organisational and management practices...''

by Peter Holland & Tse Leng Tham