Energizing professional orientation.
With many hospitals replacing the equivalent of their entire nursing staff every 5 years, a comprehensive orientation program is a critical strategic activity for nursing departments. Using the socialization process of new employees as a framework, orientation in health care can be restructured and energized. This article discusses current business practices designed to facilitate the entry process of new employees. Model orientation programs in business and nursing are described to assist staff development educators.
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