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Catherine Rhodes1, Rosanne Radziewicz, Shelly Amato
1Author Affiliations: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (Mss Rhodes, Radziewicz, Amato, Bowden, Medas); Coordinator, Wisdom Works (Ms Hazel); Ambulatory Care Clinical Nurse (Ms McClendon); Director, Nursing Research (Dr McNett), The MetroHealth System, Cleveland, Ohio.
Experienced nurses are more satisfied with the performance of newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) after they complete a nurse residency program (NRP). This quality initiative assessed NLRN proficiency before and after NRP implementation.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Quality Improvement
- Professional Development in Nursing
Background:
- Nurse residency programs (NRPs) are crucial for integrating newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs) into practice.
- Limited research exists on experienced nurses' perceptions of NLRN performance post-NRP.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate experienced nurses' satisfaction with NLRN proficiency.
- To compare NLRN performance before and after the implementation of an NRP.
Main Methods:
- A quality initiative was conducted.
- The Nursing Practice Readiness Tool was utilized to assess NLRN proficiency.
- Experienced nurses' satisfaction levels were measured.
Main Results:
- Experienced nurses reported higher satisfaction with NLRN performance after the NRP.
- The NRP demonstrated a positive impact on NLRN readiness for practice.
Conclusions:
- NRPs enhance the proficiency and readiness of newly licensed registered nurses.
- Experienced nurses perceive a significant improvement in NLRN performance following participation in an NRP.
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