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A nurse practitioner residency pilot program: a journey of learning
Kelly A Goudreau1, Maria Idelsi Ortman, Jean D Moore
1Portland VA Medical Center, Oregon, USA. Kelly.Goudreau@va.gov
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|September 2, 2011
Summary
A pilot residency program supported nurses transitioning to nurse practitioner roles within the Veterans Affairs system. Lessons learned offer insights for developing similar support structures for advanced practice providers.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Advanced Practice Nursing
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- The transition from registered nurse to nurse practitioner requires specialized support and structured training.
- The Veterans Affairs (VA) system faces unique challenges in integrating advanced practice providers into its healthcare settings.
- Existing transition programs may not adequately address the specific needs of nurses entering advanced roles within the VA.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the development and outcomes of a year-long residency program for staff nurses transitioning to nurse practitioner roles.
- To identify strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned from a pilot residency program to inform future initiatives.
- To provide guidance on essential components for supporting nurses in advanced practice roles, including credentialing and mentorship.
Main Methods:
- A collaborative team designed and implemented a comprehensive, year-long residency experience.
- The program focused on providing support, networking opportunities, and infrastructure for transitioning nurses.
- Qualitative analysis of pilot program experiences, including defining roles, credentialing processes, and mentorship needs.
Main Results:
- The pilot residency demonstrated both strengths and weaknesses in facilitating the nurse to nurse practitioner transition.
- Key challenges identified included defining trainee versus resident roles and navigating credentialing and privileging.
- Specific mentorship needs for nurse practitioners in the VA system were highlighted.
Conclusions:
- The pilot residency program provided valuable experience in supporting nurses transitioning to nurse practitioner roles.
- Lessons learned emphasize the importance of clear role definitions, streamlined credentialing, and tailored mentorship.
- The findings offer a framework for developing effective support systems for advanced practice providers in the VA and beyond.
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