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Generic orientation for agency nurses.

J B Bliss, P Alsdorf

    Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
    |March 1, 1992
    PubMed
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    Hospitals face nurse shortages, leading to more agency nurses. A generic orientation program offers cost savings and ensures training for these essential healthcare professionals.

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    Area of Science:

    • Healthcare Management
    • Nursing Education

    Background:

    • Increasing registered nurse (RN) shortages necessitate alternative staffing solutions.
    • Hospitals increasingly utilize nurses from employment agencies to fill staffing gaps.
    • Challenges exist in orienting agency nurses cost-effectively while meeting accreditation standards.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a generic orientation program for agency-hired RNs.
    • To determine the program's impact on cost containment and staff training.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a standardized, generic orientation curriculum for all newly hired agency RNs.
    • Assessment of cost savings associated with the generic program.
    • Evaluation of the program's effectiveness in ensuring adequate education and training.

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    Main Results:

    • The generic orientation program resulted in significant cost savings for hospital administrators.
    • The program provided a successful continuing education framework for agency nurses.
    • Assurance of consistent education and training standards for externally hired RNs was achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • A generic orientation program is an effective strategy for managing agency nurse integration.
    • This approach balances cost-efficiency with the critical need for quality staff education in hospitals.
    • Implementing standardized orientation addresses accreditation concerns and enhances workforce preparedness.