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Gwinnett Health System reduced intensive care unit (ICU) turnover by implementing a "grow your own" strategy. They successfully hired 15 registered nurse (RN) interns, significantly improving retention.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Workforce Development
  • Critical Care Nursing

Background:

  • High turnover rates in critical care units pose significant challenges to patient care and operational efficiency.
  • Recruitment and retention of registered nurses (RNs) in intensive care units (ICUs) is a persistent issue.
  • Innovative staffing solutions are needed to address critical care nursing shortages.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a "grow your own" recruitment strategy for filling vacant RN positions in critical care.
  • To assess the impact of hiring interns on ICU turnover rates.
  • To determine the feasibility of utilizing interns to enhance nursing staff retention.

Main Methods:

  • Gwinnett Health System implemented a program to fill 15 vacant RN positions on two units using interns.

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  • The strategy focused on internal development and training of nursing personnel.
  • Data on ICU turnover rates were collected and analyzed post-implementation.

    • Main Results:

    • Fifteen vacant RN positions in critical care were successfully filled with interns.
    • The intensive care unit (ICU) turnover rate decreased to less than 15% annually.
    • The "grow your own" approach demonstrated success in retaining nursing staff.

    Conclusions:

    • The "grow your own" strategy is an effective method for recruiting and retaining registered nurses (RNs) in critical care settings.
    • Hiring interns can significantly reduce intensive care unit (ICU) turnover rates.
    • This approach offers a sustainable solution to critical care nursing workforce challenges.