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.
Background:
Leaders in academia and health care recognize the need for practice-ready nurses to address the nursing shortage, reduce onboarding time, and improve the satisfaction and retention of registered nurses.
Problem:
Historically, nurse leaders have developed programs, such as nurse residency programs, to address these issues. However, additional innovative approaches are needed to address the pervasive nursing shortage.
Approach:
The need to better prepare nursing graduates with essential competencies for beginning practice led to the creation of a unique nursing program that uses an apprenticeship model, combining academic and practice partners.
Outcomes:
Implementation of the apprenticeship program has led to a 100% NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses) pass rate for graduates of the program and a high program retention rate (92%). Health care system leaders report an 80% to 83% 2-year post-graduation retention rate for nursing graduates.
Conclusions:
Amidst a pervasive nursing shortage, continued efforts and strategies are needed to build the nursing profession. The apprenticeship program provides a robust and innovative option for second-degree students interested in earning a bachelor of science in nursing.
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