Mentoring: the retention factor in the acute care setting.
The most difficult time to retain staff nurses can be the first year after hire. Because of the high costs of recruitment and orientation, retention of these new employees is essential. Mentoring is a viable retention tool for the new employee and for existing experienced nurses. Mentoring also provides professional growth benefits that appeal to existing employees and increase their job enjoyment and satisfaction.
Women's and Children's Services, St. Vincent Health System, Little Rock, Arkansas 72210, USA. afunderburk@stvincenthealth.com
Amy E
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Funderburk
D000208:Acute Disease / Q000451:nursing; D002322:Career Mobility; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D020380:Needs Assessment; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D010560:Personnel Selection; D010563:Personnel Turnover; D011231:Preceptorship / Q000458:organization & administration*; D016730:Program Development