An Apprenticeship Practice Partnership Model: An Innovative, Collaborative Solution
Sheila S Gentry1, Lauren Niles, Misty Smith
1Author Affiliations: Associate Dean Undergraduate Programs and Clinical Assistant Professor (Dr Sheila Gentry), Assistant Professor (Dr Lauren Niles), and Assistant Professor (Dr Misty Smith), College of Nursing, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama.
This nursing apprenticeship program successfully prepares graduates, achieving a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate and high retention. It offers an innovative solution to the nursing shortage for aspiring registered nurses.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Addressing the critical nursing shortage requires practice-ready registered nurses.
- Reducing nurse onboarding time and improving job satisfaction are key retention strategies.
- Existing programs like nurse residency need innovative complements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a novel nursing program model.
- To enhance essential competencies for new nursing graduates.
- To integrate academic and practice settings.
Main Methods:
- Developed a unique nursing program utilizing an apprenticeship model.
- Combined academic instruction with practical training through partnerships.
- Targeted second-degree students seeking a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Main Results:
- Achieved a 100% pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
- Reported a 92% program retention rate for graduates.
- Healthcare systems observed an 80-83% 2-year post-graduation retention rate.
Conclusions:
- The apprenticeship program offers a robust strategy to strengthen the nursing profession.
- This innovative model is a viable option for second-degree students entering nursing.
- Continued development of such programs is crucial amidst ongoing nursing shortages.
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