$6.9 Million

Losing nurses is crazy expensive—on average, it costs a hospital $52,100 every time a bedside RN leaves. When you add it up, hospitals are bleeding between $4.4 million and $6.9 million a year from turnover.

And get this—for every 1% increase in RN turnover, hospitals lose another $328,400. That’s a massive hit, not just financially, but also in morale and patient care.

One of the biggest ways to keep nurses from walking out the door is training programs that teach strong communication skills. When nurses know how to speak up, handle tough conversations, and work through challenges with their team, they’re less stressed, less frustrated, and more likely to stay.

A lot of turnover comes from burnout, miscommunication, and feeling unheard—fixing that through better communication and leadership training makes a huge difference.

Hospitals that invest in this kind of training save money and build stronger, more connected teams where nurses feel supported and valued. When that happens? They stay