title: Transitioning experienced registered nurses into an obstetrics specialty.
abstract: Ensuring patient safety and enhancing nurse satisfaction both rank high on most hospitals' list of priorities. One of the concerns at a large, comprehensive, county health care system in the southwestern United States has been the shortage of experienced obstetrics (OB) nurses to provide patient care. To address this concern, a nursing fellowship was implemented to facilitate successful transition and retention of experienced RNs into the specialty area of obstetrics. The program provided a gateway for non-OB nurses to participate in relevant, evidence-based didactic and preceptor-facilitated clinical experiences to ensure adequate knowledge, skills, and competencies to care for patients in labor, delivery, and recovery suites.
authors: Renee
authors: R
authors: Bell
authors: Mary
authors: M
authors: Bossier-Bearden
authors: Armilla A G
authors: AA
authors: Henry
authors: Kenn M
authors: KM
authors: Kirksey
mesh_terms: D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D055318:Evidence-Based Nursing / Q000193:education*; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education*; D009774:Obstetrics / Q000193:education*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D011231:Preceptorship; D015397:Program Evaluation; D015206:Southwestern United States