THRIVE: A Theory-Based Program to Support Hospital Nursing Assistants.

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Education
• Nursing Professional Development
• Adult Learning Theory

Background:

• Nursing assistants face significant personal and professional challenges impacting career success.
• High turnover rates among newly hired nursing assistants pose a challenge to healthcare systems.
• Existing support systems may not adequately address the multifaceted needs of nursing assistants.

Purpose of the Study:

• To introduce the Transformational Healthcare Readiness through Innovative Vocational Education (THRIVE) program.
• To outline the program's design, which integrates adult learning and social theories.
• To demonstrate the program's potential for enhancing nursing assistant retention and success.

Main Methods:

• The THRIVE program utilizes a coaching and curriculum-based approach.
• The curriculum is informed by established adult learning principles and social theories.
• The program provides integrated personal and professional support for participants.

Main Results:

• The THRIVE program is designed to increase the retention of newly hired nursing assistants.
• The initiative aims to improve the overall professional success of nursing assistants.
• Program components are adaptable for diverse healthcare environments.

Conclusions:

• The THRIVE program offers a structured approach to support nursing assistants.
• Implementing THRIVE can lead to improved workforce stability in healthcare settings.
• The program's adaptable nature allows for broad application across various healthcare organizations.