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Developing an orientation program for a nurse educator

C N Kotecki, J R Eddy

    Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
    |November 1, 1994
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    New nurse educators often lack formal orientation. A competency-based orientation program was developed and evaluated to address this gap, improving preparedness for hospital-based educators.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Professional Development
    • Hospital Administration

    Background:

    • Hospital-based nurse educators dedicate significant time to orienting new staff.
    • Formal orientation programs for new nurse educators are frequently lacking.
    • This deficiency can impact the effectiveness and efficiency of nursing education.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and implement a formalized orientation program for new nurse educators.
    • To address the identified gap in structured onboarding for nursing educators.
    • To enhance the preparedness and integration of newly hired nurse educators within a hospital setting.

    Main Methods:

    • A competency-based education model was utilized for program development.
    • The institution's existing performance evaluation system was integrated.
    • Perceived expectations of nurse educators informed the program's content and structure.
    • The program underwent implementation and subsequent evaluation.

    Main Results:

    • The developed orientation program provided a structured approach for new nurse educators.
    • Evaluation indicated the program's utility in addressing the needs of new educators.
    • The program facilitated a more formalized and consistent onboarding experience.

    Conclusions:

    • Formalized, competency-based orientation is crucial for hospital-based nurse educators.
    • Such programs can improve the transition and effectiveness of new nursing faculty.
    • Addressing educator orientation is vital for maintaining high standards in nursing education.

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