Collection of data for the dissertation

The collection of data for the dissertation is a significant expenditure. The researcher will
have to travel to various Air Force bases to administer the questionnaires. In addition, lodging
expenses will be incurred. During the research, the researcher will also incur costs related to
meals. Photocopying and printing of research questionnaires, as well as research materials, will
also be a research-related expense. There will also be an allocation for miscellaneous expenses
that may not fit into the above-named categories.
Economic Impact of the Research Question
Nurses play a central role in the care of human beings and in the preservation of life. To
this end, the retention of flight nurses is important. Nurse turnover causes unprecedented costs
for healthcare organizations (Hayes et al., 2006). Hiring and replacement costs have a financial
bearing on any organization. Healthcare organizations thus have to develop strategies that can
work and help reduce the level of nurse turnover. Nurse retention deals with the deliberate effort
to keep nurses working in an organization. On the demand side, the nursing labor market is
characterized by an array of potential employers (Leiter & Maslach, 2009). Healthcare
organizations such as hospitals and long-term care facilities are always competing to employ
qualified nurses. The demand for nurses is thus high, and this mandates all organizations to
ensure that they put in place strategies that seek to retain nurses (Jones & Gates, 2007). The
research question addresses a fundamental question of how flight leadership can help enhance
the retention of flight nurses and, in so doing, save on the costs of replacing nurses. Through the
research, viable findings can be obtained, and these findings can help alleviate the problem of
flight nurse turnover and contribute to the improved financial performance of organizations
dealing with flight nurses.

References

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Jones, C. B. C. B., & Gates, M. (2007). The costs and benefits of nurse turnover: A business case
for nurse retention. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 12(3).
Leiter, M. P., & Maslach, C. (2009). Nurse turnover: the mediating role of burnout. Journal of
nursing management, 17(3), 331-339.