title: Use of a conceptual framework in planning and implementing an orientation program.
abstract: Staff development instructors must provide a complete and cost-effective orientation program for new employees. Using a conceptual framework to organize an orientation program ensures that essential information is covered in a logical, comprehensive way, allowing for the best use of time and resources. This article describes how a preexisting conceptual framework developed for defining patient-care requirements was used to plan and implement a pediatric orientation program.
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Kelly
authors.forename: C S
authors.initials: CS
authors.lastname: Matlin
mesh_terms: D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016294:Models, Nursing; D010371:Pediatric Nursing / Q000193:education; D016730:Program Development