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Easing the Nursing Shortage: Tools for Retaining Nurses through Mentorship.

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Implementing hospital mentorship programs for nurses at all career stages is key to improving nurse retention and addressing nursing shortages. These programs should also support internationally educated nurses to strengthen the workforce.

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Nursing
Healthcare Management
Human Resources

Background:

The nursing profession faces significant retention challenges, contributing to widespread nursing shortages.
Innovative strategies are needed to support nurses throughout their careers and bolster the healthcare workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the effectiveness of hospital-based mentorship programs for improving nurse retention.
To identify critical components for successful nurse mentorship programs, including support for internationally educated nurses.

Main Methods:

A rapid review methodology was employed to synthesize existing literature on nurse mentorship programs in hospital settings.
The review focused on programs targeting early-, mid-, and late-career nurses, as well as internationally educated nurses.

Main Results:

Mentorship programs in hospitals are effective in improving nurse retention across all career stages.
Key factors for success include establishing reciprocal relationships, administrative support, effective program features, and professional development opportunities.
Specific attention to the needs of internationally educated nurses is crucial for workforce development.

Conclusions:

Hospital-based nurse mentorship programs are a vital strategy for enhancing nurse retention and mitigating nursing shortages.
Successful implementation requires a multi-faceted approach, including strong administrative backing and tailored support for diverse nursing populations, particularly internationally educated nurses.