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study of Millennial and Gen Z Nurse Turnover in the UK

study of Millennial and Gen Z Nurse Turnover in the UK

The GENEXIT Study

WHY DO MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z LEAVE NURSING, A QUALITATIVE STUDY

This study is a PhD research project that is seeking to understand the factors that cause individuals from Millennial/Generation Y (born 1981-96) and Generation Z (born 1997-2012) to leave the nursing (RN) profession, in the UK.

 

IMPORTANTANCE OF THIS STUDY

Approximately 20% of nurses leaving the profession from the youngest generations of working adults. It is important to understand the factors causing Gen Y and Z to leave the nursing profession, to inform future recruitment and retention practice of health organisations.

 

WHO IS THE RESEARCHER

The principal researcher is Kirsty Douglas, who is currently undertaking a PhD in Nursing Studies at The University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Kirsty holds a MA in Philosophy, BN in Adult Nursing, and BSc in Medical Genetics.

The joint supervisors for this project are Dr Sarah Rhynas (Nursing Studies) and Professor Michael Cholbi (Philosophy).

 

RECRUITMENT FOR THIS STUDY IS NOW CLOSED 

Participant Study Overview: archived summary of study overview for potential participants.

Participant Information Sheet (PIS): eligibility criteria and detailed information.

 

PROGRESS

(Updated Dec 2025) The collected data from interviews is being analysed, and articles for publication being drafted. Please check later for further updates, and links to any publications or activity related to the findings.

 

QUESTIONS

Should you have any questions about this research, please contact the lead researcher:

kirsty.douglas@ed.ac.uk

 

Thank you for your interest in this study.

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