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Nurse specialist: an evolving need.

J M Keith

    Health Progress (Saint Louis, Mo.)
    |October 7, 1987
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    To retain nurses in clinical roles, St. Edward Mercy Medical Center created a nurse specialist program. This initiative offers financial incentives for nurses to gain skills in multiple clinical areas, enhancing patient care.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Clinical Specialization
    • Healthcare Workforce Development

    Background:

    • Nurses often leave direct patient care for career advancement and higher salaries.
    • This trend can negatively impact the quality of patient care.
    • There is a need for strategies to retain experienced nurses in clinical practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the implementation of a nurse specialist program at St. Edward Mercy Medical Center.
    • To address the challenge of nurses leaving clinical roles.
    • To enhance the availability of skilled nursing staff in critical care areas.

    Main Methods:

    • Developed a nurse specialist program with defined roles, selection, recruitment, and training protocols.
    • Established criteria for participation, including clinical experience and adherence to the hospital's philosophy of care.
    • Provided specialized training in intensive care, labor and delivery, emergency services, post-anesthesia recovery, and nursery care.

    Main Results:

    • The program faced initial resistance but gained acceptance and appreciation from staff and supervisors.
    • Nurse specialists are viewed as a valuable asset, providing essential support in various clinical settings.
    • The program successfully created a cadre of versatile nurses to augment regular staffing.

    Conclusions:

    • The nurse specialist program effectively retains nurses in clinical practice by offering career growth and financial incentives.
    • This model enhances the hospital's capacity to provide high-quality, responsive patient care.
    • The program demonstrates a successful strategy for addressing nursing workforce challenges and improving the clinical environment.

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