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Nurse residency program: a 5-year evaluation from the participants' perspective
Peri Rosenfeld1, Marion O Smith, Linda Iervolino
1New York Academy of Medicine, New York, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|April 21, 2004
Summary
The Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at NYU Hospitals Center helps new nurses transition to complex hospital roles. A survey of past participants identified program strengths and weaknesses to improve future nurse retention.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Acute Care Nursing
Background:
- Acute care settings face challenges in nurse recruitment and retention.
- Cyclical nursing shortages and increased opportunities in community settings impact staffing.
- The hospital environment is increasingly complex and demanding for nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the Nurse Residency Program (NRP) at NYU Hospitals Center.
- To identify strengths and weaknesses of the NRP based on completer feedback.
- To provide suggestions for future improvements to the NRP.
Main Methods:
- A follow-up survey was conducted with completers of the NRP.
- The survey focused on participants' experiences between 1996 and 2001.
- Data collected included program strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions.
Main Results:
- The survey identified key strengths of the Nurse Residency Program.
- Specific weaknesses within the program were also highlighted by participants.
- Participants offered valuable suggestions for enhancing future NRP programming.
Conclusions:
- The Nurse Residency Program is crucial for new graduate nurse transition.
- Program evaluation is essential for continuous improvement and nurse retention.
- Addressing identified weaknesses can strengthen the NRP and support the nursing workforce.