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Retaining Confidence and Competence: Utilizing the American Nephrology Nurses Association's Competencies for Newly
Glenda Robertson1,2, Lisa Hornborg3,4,5, Michael Trazi6,6
1Nursing Programs Manager, DaVita Kidney Care, Denver, CO.
Summary
Newly graduated nurses face challenges transitioning to practice. A nurse residency program incorporating American Nephrology Nurses Association competency standards improved new nephrology nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Nephrology Nursing
- Professional Development
Background:
- Transitioning from academic study to professional practice is difficult for nurses with less than 12 months of experience.
- Newly graduated nephrology nurses require support to develop competence and confidence in delivering high-quality, safe patient care.
- The integration of professional standards is crucial for novice nurses entering specialized fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a nurse residency program on newly graduated nephrology nurses' competency.
- To assess the program's effect on role confidence and retention rates among novice nephrology nurses.
- To determine the effectiveness of integrating the American Nephrology Nurses Association's competency statements into a residency program.
Main Methods:
- A nurse residency program was developed by nursing educators and instructional designers.
- Competency statements from the American Nephrology Nurses Association's Scope and Standards of Practice (9th ed.) were integrated into the program.
- The program's outcomes were measured by assessing competency obtainment, role confidence, and retention data.
Main Results:
- The nurse residency program positively impacted competency obtainment in newly graduated nephrology nurses.
- Participants reported increased role confidence after completing the program.
- Retention data indicated a positive effect of the program on nurse retention in nephrology.
Conclusions:
- Integrating professional competency standards into nurse residency programs is effective for novice nephrology nurses.
- The program enhanced new nurses' ability to provide quality and safe nephrology nursing care.
- Nurse residency programs are vital for supporting the professional development and retention of newly graduated nurses in specialized areas.
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