Meaningful recognition to nurses is as diverse as the nursing population. It is important that instruments be developed to capture the rich cultural and ethnic differences in relation to what is considered meaningful recognition to the nursing workforce. Although pay, public recognition, and opportunities for advancement were seen in this study as important forms of meaningful recognition, a deeper exploration across ethnic, racial, and gender groups is needed. This study underscored that one size of meaningful recognition does not fit all.

Sweeney, Cynthia, et al (2023). Retaining the Best: Recognizing What Meaningful Recognition Is to Nurses as a Strategy for Nurse Leaders. The Journal of Nursing Administration, 53, 81-87.