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Tiffany Montgomery1, Jenny Harshman, Sarah Kennedy
1Tiffany Montgomery, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is Nurse Residency Program Manager at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas. Jenny Harshman, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, CCRN-K, is Manager of Clinical Education at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas. Sarah Kennedy, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPHON, is Clinical Educator at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas. Kendel Richards, BSN, RN, is Clinical Educator at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas. Martha Shaw, BSN, RN, NPD-BC, CPN, is Clinical Educator at Children's Health in Dallas, Texas.
Abstract:
A formalized orientation program for experienced nurses was modeled after a program for new graduate nurses. Within a year, experienced nurses rotated through teaching stations, including simulations of shock and respiratory failure. Participants completed pre- and postsurveys and scored self-confidence on a Likert scale. Surveys showed a significant increase in participants' confidence related to elements in their new role. Future plans include a retention rate comparison of participants in this program versus nonparticipants.
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