The Academic Partnership Unit: Educating, Recruiting, and Retaining BSN Nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Workforce Development
• Clinical Staffing

Background:

• Hospitals face challenges in recruiting and retaining Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)-prepared nurses.
• High patient acuities and increased bedside nurse turnover exacerbate staffing difficulties.
• Effective strategies are needed to support the nursing workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the Academic Partnership Unit, an innovative clinical education program.
• To highlight the program's role in training, recruiting, and retaining BSN-prepared nurses.
• To present an evidence-based model for addressing nursing workforce needs.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of an evidence-based clinical education program.
• Focus on training and professional development for BSN-prepared nurses.
• Integration of academic and clinical settings to support recruitment and retention.

Main Results:

• The Academic Partnership Unit serves as a model for nurse training and development.
• The program contributes to successful recruitment of BSN-prepared nurses.
• The initiative supports the retention of qualified nursing staff within hospital settings.

Conclusions:

• The Academic Partnership Unit is an effective strategy for enhancing the nursing workforce.
• Evidence-based clinical education programs are crucial for hospital staffing goals.
• Investing in BSN-prepared nurse training and retention is vital for patient care quality.