An Integrative Nursing Fellowship Approach to Increase Nurse Retention

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• High rates of nurse attrition due to stress, burnout, and retirement pose significant challenges to healthcare systems.
• The need for effective strategies to improve nurse well-being and professional engagement is critical for workforce stability.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of an integrative nursing fellowship pilot program on nurse well-being and professional engagement.
• To provide a hospital-based return-on-investment (ROI) model for nurse retention initiatives.
• To offer implications for nurse leaders on utilizing an integrative framework to enhance nurse retention.

Main Methods:

• Implementation of an integrative nursing fellowship pilot program.
• Assessment of nurse well-being, professional engagement, and development.
• Development of a hospital-based return-on-investment model.

Main Results:

• The pilot program demonstrated potential benefits for nurse well-being and engagement.
• The ROI model provides a framework for quantifying the financial impact of retention strategies.
• The study highlights the importance of an integrative approach to nurse retention.

Conclusions:

• Integrative nursing fellowship programs can be a valuable tool for enhancing nurse well-being and engagement.
• Nurse leaders can leverage an integrative framework and ROI analysis to improve nurse retention strategies.
• Addressing nurse well-being and professional development is essential for sustaining the nursing workforce.