The 2024 State of Nursing report Nurse.org survey revealed that nurses were happier, more satisfied at work, and feeling better overall in 2023 than in previous years.
The survey included over 2400 nurses and found that overall, nurse’s conditions have improved since previous reports. The organization recognized however that despite the encouraging results, nursing has a very long way to go.
The 2024 State of Nursing report announcement, posted to Tik Tok, under multiple nursing related hashtags, shared high percentages of results such as feelings of happiness at work, whether staff said they loved being a nurse, whether they think nursing is a great career, and whether they believe new nurses should join the profession.
Tik Tok users were highly skeptical. 100% of the comments were unbelieving.
“Sure Jan”
One commenter wrote, “Gaslighting at its finest!” Another commenter made an interesting point noting … “probably because previous years were height of COVID. Nice to know we’re setting the bar so low that everyone’s tripping over it.”
To be fair, the creator post noted a comparison of the 2024 State of Nursing report to previous reports in 2021 and 2022.
“This is the most bizarre bias I have ever seen. Why are you manipulating the survey to look positive? I JUST read it Saturday and it was the most disheartening and concerning I have seen in years,” wrote one.
” Who did they survey, Florida nurses!?!”
Many questioned the demographics of the survey participants, writing, “you must have asked the nurses that already left the bedside,” “who the hell did they ask? the CEOs of the hospitals??”” and “did they only survey the brand-new nurses who are still full of excitement and aren’t totally jaded?” A good point to make as newer nurses have not yet progressed through the phases of reality shock.
The creator replied to a commenter who asked, “Really, who’d they ask” with “the report includes demographics on all nurses who completed the survey, including their current specialty and role.” They also referred the commenter to the report at the link in their bio or nurse.org.
While the comments were juicy indeed, let’s remember that each nurse brings a unique perspective to the table. By participating in surveys, we not only contribute to a broader understanding of our profession, but also pave the way for positive changes and improvements. Let’s embrace the opportunity to share our voices, celebrate our differences, and work together towards a brighter future for nursing.