When new employee orientation doesn't go as planned. "It is time for Plan B ... but, what is Plan B?".
Although organizations have standard orientation programs for newly hired registered nurses, there are times when orientees are unable to meet expectations. When this happens, it is important to implement a Plan B--a revised orientation program that includes individualized strategies and content--to meet the needs of the orientee who is not progressing. This article will identify factors that may predict the need for increased orientation time and strategies to assist the new employee to complete orientation successfully.
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Education and Professional Development Section, Department of Nursing, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, USA.
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