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Longitudinal Study Transformed Onboarding Nurse Graduates.
Kimberly A Slate1, Debra H Stavarski, Barbara J Romig
1Kimberly A. Slate, MSN, RN-BC, is Clinical Practice Educator, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pennsylvania. Debra H. Stavarski, PhD, RN, is Director, Nursing Research, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pennsylvania. Barbara J. Romig, DNP, RN, CPHQ, NEA-BC, is Senior Director, Nursing Clinical Practice and Education, Reading Hospital Tower Health, Pennsylvania. Karen S. Thacker, PhD, RN, CNE, is Dean, College of Professional Programs, and Associate Professor of Nursing, Alvernia University, Reading, Pennsylvania.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|February 27, 2018
Summary
A longitudinal study of a nurse residency program improved new graduate nurse onboarding. Key changes included preceptor roles, standardized program length, and enhanced emergency response training for better nurse integration.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- New graduate nurses face challenges during the transition from academia to practice.
- Effective onboarding is crucial for nurse retention and patient care quality.
- Nurse residency programs aim to bridge this gap and support novice nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a longitudinal nurse residency program on new graduate nurse onboarding.
- To identify practice changes and implications for nursing professional development.
- To explore challenges faced by novice and experienced nurses within the healthcare organization.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal research design tracking nurse residents' experiences.
- Analysis of practice changes related to preceptor roles and program structure.
- Implementation of further studies to investigate nurse-specific issues.
Main Results:
- Significant improvement in the onboarding experience for new graduate nurses.
- Identified key areas for practice change: preceptor number/orientation, program length standardization, and emergency clinical response education.
- Initiated further research to address ongoing novice nurse challenges.
Conclusions:
- The nurse residency program effectively enhanced the onboarding process for new graduate nurses.
- Standardizing program elements and improving clinical response education are vital for nursing professional development.
- Ongoing research is necessary to support nurses throughout their careers.
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