title: P*R*A*I*S*E: professional recognition for achievement in surgical excellence.
abstract: 1. Professional medical organizations must have a well-defined and properly planned system for rewarding nurses. It must be fair to everyone and reward specific accomplishments. 2. Rewarding OR nurses for working in a highly specialized area and giving them recognition for their contributions and professionalism is important to nurses, patients, and the organization. Such positive reinforcement results in a heightened sense of satisfaction among nurses and loyalty to their organizations. 3. In an era of cost cutting and increased competition among hospitals in employing quality nurses, P*R*A*I*S*E can be an effective method of recruiting and retaining nurses.
authors.forename: L L
authors.initials: LL
authors.lastname: Ronk
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards*; D006801:Humans; D009871:Operating Room Nursing / Q000193:education / Q000592:standards* / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010560:Personnel Selection; D012201:Reward; D012456:Salaries and Fringe Benefits