A study of nurses who completed a hospital-based reentry program.

Area of Science:

• Nursing education
• Workforce reentry programs

Background:

• Addressing nursing shortages requires effective strategies for returning inactive nurses.
• Reentry programs aim to facilitate the transition of nurses back into clinical practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the success of a nursing reentry program.
• To gather data on the demographics, career history, development, and satisfaction of nurses completing the program.

Main Methods:

• Survey of nurses who completed a reentry program.
• Collection of data on demographics, job history, career development, and career satisfaction.

Main Results:

• The reentry program was effective in facilitating the return of inactive nurses to the workforce.
• Participants reported on their demographic profiles, professional histories, and career progression.
• Data indicated positive outcomes regarding career development and satisfaction post-program.

Conclusions:

• Nursing reentry programs are a successful intervention for reactivating the nursing workforce.
• Such programs contribute to the career development and satisfaction of returning nurses.
• These findings support the continued use and development of reentry initiatives to bolster the nursing profession.