Recognition: a key retention strategy for the mature nurse.
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.
Bryant-Hampton
Linda
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Children's Services, University of North Carolina Health Care, Chapel Hill, NC 27514, USA. lbryant@unch.unc.edu
Walton
Ann Marie
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Carroll
Tracy
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Strickler
Laura
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D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008875:Middle Aged; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution*; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital; D012056:Reinforcement, Social