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.
Bouwman
Karen
K
Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. karen.bouwman@spectrum-health.org
Kruithof
Julene B
JB
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*