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Nursing recruitment. Starters' orders.

¹Birmingham Heartlands Hospital, USA.

The Health Service Journal

|October 28, 1999

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A new support program for newly qualified nurses significantly boosts nurse recruitment and retention. This initiative offers comprehensive training and ongoing support, leading to high retention rates within the healthcare trust.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Workforce Management
Clinical Staff Retention

Background:

High turnover rates among newly qualified nurses pose challenges to healthcare systems.
Effective onboarding and support are crucial for early-career nurse integration and long-term commitment.
Limited evidence exists on structured support programs' impact on nurse retention in specific trust settings.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the impact of an 18-month support program on nurse recruitment and retention.
To assess the effectiveness of integrated clinical training, supervision, and management courses for newly qualified nurses.
To quantify the retention rates of nurses participating in the structured support initiative.

Main Methods:

Implementation of an 18-month comprehensive support program for newly qualified nurses.

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Program components included clinical skills training, continuous supervision, mentorship, and a management course.

Tracking of nurse retention within the trust for all program completers.

Main Results:

The support program demonstrated a significant positive effect on nurse recruitment and retention.
Out of 85 nurses who completed the 18-month program, only six (7.1%) left the trust.
The comprehensive nature of the program, combining clinical and management support, appears highly effective.

Conclusions:

Structured, long-term support programs are vital for retaining newly qualified nurses.
Investing in comprehensive training and ongoing support yields substantial improvements in healthcare workforce stability.
This model offers a successful strategy for trusts aiming to enhance nurse recruitment and retention.