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Nursing shortage. Catalyst for administrative/educational partnership.

P A Henfling, L W Lowry

    Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
    |May 1, 1990
    PubMed
    Summary

    A collaborative program improved nursing staff recruitment and retention by offering accessible, on-site registered nursing (RN) education. This initiative benefited healthcare agencies, colleges, and employees through enhanced enrollment and convenient, low-cost learning opportunities.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Administration
    • Workforce Development

    Background:

    • Healthcare agencies face challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified nursing staff.
    • Educational institutions seek to increase enrollment and program accessibility.
    • There is a need for innovative solutions linking service and education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the development and implementation of an on-site registered nursing (RN) education program.
    • To evaluate the program's impact on nursing staff recruitment and retention.
    • To present findings useful for similar collaborative initiatives.

    Main Methods:

    • A collaborative program was developed by a nurse administrator and nurse educator.
    • The program offered academically sound RN education tailored for full-time employed individuals.

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  • Phases included assessing needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating the on-site program.

    • Main Results:

    • The program successfully recruited and retained nursing staff for the healthcare agency.
    • College enrollments in the nursing program increased.
    • Employees benefited from convenient, low-cost, and accessible educational opportunities.

    Conclusions:

    • Collaborative partnerships between healthcare agencies and educational institutions can effectively address nursing workforce challenges.
    • On-site RN education programs provide a viable model for improving recruitment, retention, and accessibility.
    • This model offers mutual benefits for healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and nursing professionals.