Nurse Wages in Nursing Homes: Antecedents and Consequences

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Author(s): Pradhan Rohit, Banaszak-Holl Jane

Primary Institution: Oxford University Press US

Nurse wages significantly impact staffing quality and performance in nursing homes.

Competitive wages are essential for attracting and retaining skilled nurses in nursing homes, which in turn affects care quality.

Nurse staffing intensity and skill mix impact nursing home care quality.
Nursing homes face challenges like high turnover and absenteeism.
Lower wages compared to hospitals contribute to staffing issues in nursing homes.

Nursing homes need to pay nurses better to keep them happy and provide good care to residents.

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