Let's Get LOUD: An Engaging Talk Series to Build Exceptional Nurses

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Neuroscience in Learning
• Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

• The postpandemic environment presents unique challenges for engaging and retaining newly graduated nurses.
• Traditional nurse residency programs may not fully address the needs of novice nurses in current healthcare settings.
• Effective strategies are needed to support the transition of new graduate nurses into practice.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of a restructured nurse residency program on learner satisfaction, engagement, and retention.
• To explore the application of brain-based learning principles in professional development for nurses.
• To introduce an innovative talk series designed to enhance the learning experience for novice nurses.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of the "Let's Get LOUD" talk series, incorporating brain-based learning strategies.
• Restructuring of a facility's existing nurse residency program.
• Focus on increasing learner satisfaction, engagement, and first-year retention.

Main Results:

• The "Let's Get LOUD" talk series demonstrated increased learner satisfaction among new graduate nurses.
• Enhanced engagement was observed in the restructured nurse residency program.
• Improvements in first-year retention rates for novice nurses were noted.

Conclusions:

• Brain-based learning principles can be effectively applied to enhance nurse residency programs.
• Innovative educational strategies like the "Let's Get LOUD" series can improve the experience and retention of new graduate nurses.
• Addressing the specific needs of novice nurses in a postpandemic context is crucial for workforce stability.