title: Recognition: a key retention strategy for the mature nurse.
abstract: Recognition of staff can be one of the easiest, cost-effective strategies to retain experienced mature nursing staff. The authors discuss the Senior and Generational Excellence initiative that identifies strategies and brings attention to the unique skills and needs of mature professional nurses.
authors.affiliation: Children's Services, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA. lbryant@unch.unc.edu
authors.forename: Linda
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bryant-Hampton
authors.forename: Ann Marie
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Walton
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Carroll
authors.forename: Laura
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Strickler
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital; D012056:Reinforcement, Social