Job satisfaction, workload, compensation, mental health, and the desire to quit or change careers: the 2026 Barometer measures what the nursing profession is experiencing today.
Key Findings
- Job satisfaction is declining, while a sense of unease is setting in
- Workload and mental health remain at the heart of the challenges
- Responsibilities are increasing, but pay isn’t keeping pace
- The desire for career advancement is growing, but access to training remains difficult
- Career transitions are widely considered, but rarely supported
Study conducted by IFOP for Charlotte K – 2026 Nursing Career Barometer, available here:https://www.charlottek.fr/barometre-carrieres-infirmieres-2026/
