Easing the transition: a successful new graduate program.
The shortage of registered nurses is expected to grow. Nursing administrators struggle to recruit and retain nurses for these vacancies. This article explores the components of a successful new graduate program. This program serves as the foundation of succession planning for this organization. Improvements that have been made to the program and lessons learned are described.
Strauss
Mary Beth
MB
Winchester Hospital, 41 Highland Avenue, Winchester, MA 01890, USA.
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