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Using a mentorship program to recruit and retain student nurses
Deana Nelson1, Leah Godfrey, Jodie Purdy
1Tampa General Hospital, FL, USA.
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|January 6, 2005
Summary
This student nurse mentorship program helps new nurses transition into their roles, reducing staff turnover. The program offers significant benefits to students, mentors, and hospitals at minimal cost.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Management
- Professional Development
Background:
- Transitioning from student to professional nurse is a critical phase.
- High turnover rates among new graduate nurses pose challenges for healthcare institutions.
- Effective support systems are needed to facilitate professional integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe a student nurse mentorship program.
- To evaluate the program's impact on nursing student transition and retention.
- To present the program as a cost-effective recruitment and retention strategy.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a structured mentorship program pairing experienced nurses with student nurses.
- Monitoring of participant outcomes, including professional transition and job retention.
- Assessment of program costs and benefits.
Main Results:
- Encouraging outcomes observed in mentorship participants.
- A decrease in turnover rates among nurses who participated in the mentorship program.
- Positive feedback from students and mentors regarding the program's value.
Conclusions:
- The student nurse mentorship program facilitates a smoother transition to professional practice.
- The program is a successful strategy for recruiting and retaining high-caliber graduate nurses.
- The mentorship initiative provides substantial benefits to students, mentors, and healthcare facilities with minimal financial investment.