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Refresher course for inactive RNs facilitates workforce reentry.

Jean S Blankenship1, Susan A Winslow, Ann Underwood Smith

  • 1Martha Jefferson Hospital, Charlottesville, VA, USA. jean.blankenship@mjh.org

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
|March 19, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A refresher course successfully facilitated workforce reentry for inactive and retired registered nurses (RNs). Most participants sought employment after completing the program, demonstrating its effectiveness.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Workforce Development
  • Continuing Education
  • Healthcare Staffing Solutions

Background:

  • Addressing nursing shortages requires innovative strategies.
  • Inactive and retired registered nurses (RNs) represent a valuable, underutilized workforce.
  • Refresher courses can bridge the gap for nurses returning to practice.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a community college-partnered refresher course.
  • To assess the impact of hospital support and clinical exposure on RN workforce reentry.
  • To determine participant employment outcomes post-course completion.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a refresher course in collaboration with a community college.
  • Inclusion of hospital support and supervised clinical practicum for participants.

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  • Tracking of participant employment status following course completion.

    • Main Results:

    • The refresher course successfully facilitated workforce reentry for inactive and retired RNs.
    • A majority of participants actively sought and obtained employment after the course.
    • Hospital support and clinical exposure were key benefits for participants.

    Conclusions:

    • Refresher courses are an effective strategy for reintegrating inactive and retired RNs into the workforce.
    • Partnerships between educational institutions and healthcare facilities enhance program success.
    • Investing in such programs can help alleviate nursing shortages and strengthen the healthcare system.