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Cheryl Anne Smith1

  • 1Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. casmith@ottawahospital.on.ca

Healthcare Quarterly (Toronto, Ont.)
|March 26, 2008
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The Ottawa Hospital

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Management
  • Workforce Development

Background:

  • New graduate nurses face significant transition challenges.
  • High turnover rates (up to 60%) impact healthcare systems.
  • A structured support program is needed to retain early-career nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of an evidence-based nursing internship program.
  • To reduce new graduate nurse turnover.
  • To improve satisfaction among interns and preceptors.

Main Methods:

  • Implementation of a structured nursing internship program.
  • Inclusion of growth opportunities and autonomy for interns.
  • Evaluation of intern, preceptor, manager, and educator satisfaction.

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  • Tracking of new graduate nurse turnover rates.
  • Main Results:

    • New graduate nurse turnover decreased from 23% to 10%.
    • Achieved $360,000 in savings due to reduced turnover.
    • Program objectives were met, indicating successful implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • The evidence-based nursing internship program effectively reduces new graduate turnover.
    • The program fosters professional growth and autonomy, enhancing job satisfaction.
    • Investing in structured internship programs yields significant financial benefits for hospitals.