title: Structured orientation for new graduates: a retention strategy.
abstract: This program sought to increase retention rates through the use of a structured, progressive orientation program. Twenty new graduate nurses participated in the 13-week program. Tools used to evaluate success were Performance Based Development System, American Society for Training and Development Evaluation Tool, the Professional Judgment Rating Form-Novice/Internship Level, and Retention Rates. Results of the program suggest that an orientation program focused on development of critical thinking skills, patient care management, and enhancement of self-esteem directly influenced retention.
authors.affiliation: Sentara Leigh Hospital, Norfolk, Virginia, USA.
authors.forename: Elizabeth H
authors.initials: EH
authors.lastname: Marcum
authors.forename: Robin D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: West
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence / Q000592:standards; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007388:Internal Medicine / Q000193:education; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008389:Marketing of Health Services; D020380:Needs Assessment; D024802:Nurse's Role; D015401:Nursing Administration Research; D015402:Nursing Education Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D020377:Self Efficacy; D013041:Specialties, Nursing / Q000193:education; D000078329:Workforce