PACE: a unique career development program

Area of Science:

• Healthcare Management
• Nursing Workforce Development
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Nurse retention is a critical challenge in healthcare.
• Economic constraints necessitate cost-effective solutions for patient care delivery.
• Career development programs are emerging as a key strategy for retaining nurses.

Purpose of the Study:

• To describe the Practice Alternatives for Career Expansion (PACE) program.
• To highlight the unique features of PACE that benefit nurses and hospitals.
• To demonstrate how PACE contributes to cost-effective and creative improvements in patient care.

Main Methods:

• Program description of PACE (Practice Alternatives for Career Expansion).
• Analysis of unique features benefiting both nurses and healthcare institutions.
• Evaluation of the program's impact on nurse retention and patient care delivery.

Main Results:

• The PACE program offers unique features beneficial to both nurses and hospitals.
• Successful implementation of PACE contributes to improved nurse retention at the bedside.
• The program facilitates cost-effective and creative approaches to patient care delivery.

Conclusions:

• Career development programs are essential for nurse retention.
• The PACE program provides a model for mutually beneficial nurse retention strategies.
• Innovative programs like PACE can enhance patient care while managing healthcare costs.