According to a new study by the Allensbach Institute, 63% of nurses in North Rhine-Westphalia are feeling more satisfied with their jobs, with a significant increase in job satisfaction since 2024.[333600] The study also found that nurses in NRW are more likely to feel valued and respected in their roles, with 71% reporting a sense of belonging at work.[333600] The KU-Gesundheitsmanagement reported earlier this week that NRW is seeing an increase in healthcare staff satisfaction, with nurses being one of the groups experiencing a significant boost in morale.[333600][119543][244323] Rausgegangen reported that the Landeschorwettbewerb NRW is taking place in Dortmund on September 13th, 2026, but no news about the nurses' satisfaction was found.[75085][75090]