Teaching old dogs new tricks: RN "Returnship" Program.
RN shortages, lack of experienced RNs, technological advances, closed doors to RNs without recent acute care experience-these are the common problems making it difficult for experienced RNs to return to the hospital setting after an extended absence. Solution? A specialized orientation-the "RN Returnship Program." This creative and adaptable medical-surgical nursing program met these unique needs. The Returnship Program was designed to support "old dog" RNs and teach them the "new tricks" of acute care nursing.
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. karen.bouwman@spectrum-health.org
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Julene B
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Kruithof
D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods; D008824:Michigan; D009740:Nursing Staff / Q000458:organization & administration*; D010560:Personnel Selection / Q000379:methods*; D016730:Program Development / Q000379:methods*; D015397:Program Evaluation; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods*