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Evaluation of a critical care nursing internship program.

J C Hartshorn

    Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
    |January 1, 1992
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study evaluated a critical care nurse internship program, finding its goals were met. However, it identified weaknesses in preceptor training and intern knowledge, alongside high burnout, indicating a stressful transition for new nurses.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Critical Care Medicine
    • Healthcare Workforce Development

    Background:

    • Hospitals utilize internship programs to integrate new nursing graduates into critical care units.
    • Evaluating the effectiveness of these transition programs is crucial for workforce stability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess an established critical care nurse internship program.
    • To identify program strengths and areas for improvement.

    Main Methods:

    • The study employed five research questions to guide the evaluation.
    • Data collection likely involved surveys, interviews, or performance metrics (details not specified in abstract).

    Main Results:

    • The internship program successfully achieved its stated objectives.
    • Identified weaknesses include insufficient preceptor preparation and gaps in intern knowledge.
    • High burnout scores suggest significant stress for new critical care nurses.

    Conclusions:

    • The program's goals were met, but revisions are needed to address identified weaknesses.
    • Recommendations are provided for improving the current program and similar initiatives.
    • Addressing preceptor training and intern knowledge can mitigate burnout and enhance critical care readiness.

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