Beyond Onboarding: Retaining Staff by Supporting Professional Growth
1Maureen Shawn Kennedy, MA, RN, FAAN, is Editor-in-Chief Emerita, The American Journal of Nursing.
Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
|May 1, 2023
Summary
Nurse professional development practitioners face a dual challenge of onboarding new nurses and retaining experienced staff during shortages. Engaging experienced nurses in quality improvement initiatives is a key retention strategy.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Quality Improvement
Background:
- The current nursing shortage necessitates strategies beyond onboarding new graduates.
- Experienced nurses are crucial for maintaining quality of care and mentorship.
- Nurse professional development practitioners play a vital role in staff retention.
Approach:
- This article reviews current literature on acute care staffing challenges.
- It examines the role of nurse involvement in quality improvement (QI) initiatives.
- Focuses on reporting mechanisms as a method for staff engagement.
Key Points:
- Engaging experienced nurses in QI initiatives can enhance job satisfaction and retention.
- Empowering nurses through involvement in reporting processes fosters a sense of value.
- Addressing staffing shortages requires multifaceted strategies, including retention of experienced personnel.
Conclusions:
- Nurse professional development practitioners should prioritize strategies that engage and retain experienced nurses.
- Involvement in quality improvement and reporting is a promising avenue for nurse engagement.
- Proactive retention strategies are essential for mitigating the impact of nursing shortages.
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