Registered nurse perceptions after implementation of a nurse residency program.
Nurse residency programs (NRPs) are an effective mechanism for transitioning newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) to practice. No studies have investigated how experienced nurses view NLRN performance after NRPs. The purpose of this quality initiative was to identify experienced nurses' satisfaction with NLRN proficiency before and after implementation of an NRP using the Nursing Practice Readiness Tool. Findings indicate that experienced nurses are more satisfied with the performance of NLRNs after the new nurse participated in an NRP.
Author Affiliations: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Mss Rhodes, Radziewicz, Amato, Bowden, Medas); Coordinator, Wisdom Works (Ms Hazel); Ambulatory Care Clinical Nurse (Ms McClendon); Director, Nursing Research (Dr McNett), The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio.
Catherine
C
Rhodes
Rosanne
R
Radziewicz
Shelly
S
Amato
Victoria
V
Bowden
Coletta
C
Hazel
Susan
S
McClendon
Julie
J
Medas
Molly
M
McNett
D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008297:Male; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000523:psychology*; D013192:Staff Development / Q000458:organization & administration*; D014481:United States