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Building bridges...and strengthening nursing.

Diane M Carney1

  • 1Regional Health Education Center, Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa, Mason City, Iowa 50401, USA. carneyd@mercyhealth.com

Journal for Nurses in Staff Development : JNSD : Official Journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization
|February 26, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Nurses and employment specialists in rural Iowa are collaborating on learning opportunities to improve nurse recruitment and retention. This initiative focuses on a comprehensive approach to developing, implementing, and evaluating educational programs.

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Area of Science:

  • Healthcare Management
  • Nursing Workforce Development
  • Rural Health

Background:

  • Current nursing employment trends indicate challenges in recruitment and retention.
  • Rural healthcare organizations face unique staffing difficulties.
  • Proactive strategies are needed to maintain a stable nursing workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To describe a collaborative approach to nurse recruitment and retention.
  • To outline the development, implementation, and evaluation of learning opportunities.
  • To highlight the role of staff development educators in this process.

Main Methods:

  • Collaboration between nurses and employment specialists.
  • Development of a comprehensive learning strategy.

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  • Evaluation of program outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • A cohesive approach to educational program development was established.
    • Staff development educators were integral to curriculum design and outcome measurement.
    • The initiative aimed to support nursing retention and recruitment efforts.

    Conclusions:

    • Collaborative, structured learning initiatives are key to addressing nursing workforce challenges.
    • Staff development educators are vital in creating effective retention and recruitment programs.
    • This model can inform strategies for other rural healthcare settings.