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Learning communities: the link to recruitment and retention
Sherry Bassi1, E Carol Polifroni
1University of Connecticut School of Nursing, Community Health Liaison, Storrs, Connecticut 06269-2026, USA. sherry.bassi@uconn.edu
Summary
Professional learning communities enhance nurse recruitment and retention. Implementing these communities in healthcare organizations can reduce nurse turnover and improve staff development.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Staff development educators face challenges in nurse recruitment and retention.
- Organizational culture is a critical factor influencing staff satisfaction and longevity.
- New graduate nurses and returning practitioners require targeted support for successful integration.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the concept of professional learning communities (PLCs).
- To discuss the potential of PLCs in increasing the recruitment and retention of nurses.
- To explore how PLCs can positively impact healthcare organizational culture.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual analysis of professional learning communities.
- Literature review on nurse recruitment, retention, and organizational culture.
- Discussion of PLC implementation strategies in healthcare settings.
Main Results:
- Professional learning communities offer a structured approach to staff development.
- PLCs can foster a supportive environment for new and returning nurses.
- Evidence suggests PLCs contribute to improved nurse retention rates.
Conclusions:
- Implementing professional learning communities is a viable strategy to address nurse recruitment and retention.
- PLCs can positively influence organizational culture, making healthcare settings more attractive to nursing professionals.
- Healthcare organizations should consider adopting PLCs to enhance their workforce stability and address nursing shortages.