Return on Investment of Incorporating Simulation into a New Graduate Nurse Emergency Department Residency Program

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Healthcare Simulation
• Workforce Retention

Background:

• Transitioning new nurses from education to practice is critical for retaining nurses.
• Traditional nurse residency programs primarily use didactic methods.
• High turnover rates among early-career nurses impact the healthcare workforce.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of incorporating simulation-based education into a new graduate emergency nurse residency program.
• To assess participant satisfaction with simulation experiences.
• To determine the effect of simulation on new graduate nurse retention.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of a novel emergency Nurse Residency Program incorporating simulation-based education.
• Comparison of outcomes with traditional didactic-only programs (implied).
• Collection of participant feedback on program components.

Main Results:

• Simulation-based education was identified as the most valued component by participants.
• Incorporation of simulation led to increased satisfaction among new graduate nurses.
• A decrease in nurse turnover was observed following the program's implementation.

Conclusions:

• Simulation-based education is a highly effective component of nurse residency programs.
• Integrating simulation enhances the new graduate nurse experience and improves retention.
• Innovative educational strategies are crucial for addressing nursing workforce challenges.