SE Healthcare Delivers Proven Solutions to Protect Nurses, Improve Retention, and Enhance Patient Care
CHARLESTON, S.C. , Feb. 19, 2025 -- A first-of-its-kind global study published in International Nursing Review exposes an urgent crisis in healthcare: nurses worldwide are experiencing record levels of burnout, emotional exhaustion, and psychological distress, threatening patient safety, hospital operations, and the future of healthcare itself. The study, which surveyed 9,387 nurses across 35 countries, paints a stark picture of a profession in distress, with more than half of nurses struggling with severe mental health symptoms, overwhelming workloads, and inadequate institutional support. As frontline caregivers, nurses are the backbone of healthcare, yet this research underscores a dangerous trend—unchecked burnout is driving them out of the profession at an alarming rate, leaving healthcare systems vulnerable and patient outcomes at risk.
This alarming research comes just months after a groundbreaking study published in JAMA Network Open confirmed a direct and quantifiable link between nurse burnout and declines in patient safety, satisfaction, and quality of care. That systematic review and meta-analysis of 85 studies and 288,000 nurses worldwide revealed that burnout leads to higher rates of medical errors, nosocomial infections, patient falls, and lower overall patient satisfaction scores. The mounting evidence is clear: when nurses suffer, so do patients.
Burnout isn't just a personal struggle—it's an institutional emergency. Our program gives hospitals a blueprint for success—improving nurse well-being, strengthening retention, and ultimately saving lives. - Greg Coticchia, CEO of SE Healthcare
The Data is Devastating:
- 61% of nurses worldwide report experiencing anxiety, depression, or burnout.
- 57% feel exhausted every day at work.
- Nearly 50% face public aggression or violence just for doing their jobs.
- A 10% rise in nurses intending to leave leads to a 14% increase in patient deaths.
This isn't just a workforce issue—it's a patient safety crisis. And hospitals are paying the price.
- $20,000–$31,000 lost PER DAY due to nurse turnover, recruitment, and lost productivity.
- Declining patient outcomes and increased medical errors from overworked, burned-out staff.
- Hospitals on the brink as nurses leave in record numbers, seeking lower-stress jobs or quitting the profession altogether.
"Nurses aren't just tired—they're at a breaking point," said Allison Squires, PhD, RN, lead author of the study. "Without immediate action, we're facing a catastrophic collapse of the nursing workforce."
The SE Healthcare Solution:
Saving Nurses, Saving Lives
Hospitals and healthcare leaders CAN reverse this trend— but only if they act now. SE Healthcare's Nurse Burnout Prevention Program is proven to:
- Cut severe burnout by 35% – Our holistic, data-driven system gives nurses real, actionable tools to regain control, reduce stress, and reclaim their passion.
- Slash turnover & save millions – Hospitals using SE Healthcare's program have reduced nurse turnover by 7%, leading to $1.5 million in savings per hospital.
- Empower healthcare leaders – Our real-time analytics and benchmarking tools allow CNOs and CWOs to track burnout, predict risk, and take proactive action.
- Motivate nurses through gamification – Our newest Gamification Feature turns learning into a fun, interactive experience, boosting engagement and retention.
- Enhance patient care – Happier, healthier nurses mean better outcomes, fewer medical errors, and higher patient satisfaction.
"Burnout isn't just a personal struggle—it's an institutional emergency," said Greg Coticchia, CEO of SE Healthcare. "Our program gives hospitals a blueprint for success—improving nurse well-being, strengthening retention, and ultimately saving lives."
Ignoring Burnout is Costing Hospitals Millions.
The numbers don't lie. Every day a hospital delays action, they lose thousands of dollars and risk losing their best nurses.
- Daily cost of inaction: Up to $31,000 per hospital.
- Annual cost of turnover per nurse: $37,700–$58,400.
- Healthcare system failure: Unchecked burnout puts entire hospitals at risk.
These aren't just issues of nurse wellness—they're the direct consequences of burnout. Wellness programs alone aren't enough to solve this crisis. Without systemic, data-driven solutions to reduce burnout at its core, hospitals will continue to face staff shortages, declining patient care, and mounting financial losses.
