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Kimberly J Chant1, Denise S Westendorf
1Kimberly J. Chant, MSN, RN, is Coordinator for Nursing Professional Practice, UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center, Rock Island, Illinois. Denise S. Westendorf, MSN, RN-BC, is Associate Professor, Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences, Rock Island, Illinois.
Abstract:
The purpose of this integrative literature review was to identify commonalities among nurse residency programs deployed for greater than 3 years, showing improved job retention and satisfaction. The Johns Hopkins Nursing Evidence-Based Practice Model guided this review. Successful, sustainable nurse residency programs have a strong foundation with committed leadership to support transition; a structured program with defined outcomes to promote clinical competence, safe patient care, and professional development; and an evaluation process to guide continual improvement and meet organizational needs.
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