2026 Nursing Career Barometer – Wave 2

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07.09.26

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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/

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