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A three tier competency program

J A Seago, Y McKenna

    Journal of Nursing Staff Development : JNSD
    |November 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A novel program developed by a staff nurse improved nursing staff competency in specialty areas. This initiative boosted nurse retention and reduced turnover in a busy urban hospital setting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Administration
    • Healthcare Staff Development
    • Clinical Competency

    Background:

    • Ensuring nursing staff competency in specialized practice areas presents a significant challenge for nurse administrators and educators.
    • High turnover rates and retention issues are common concerns in busy urban hospital environments.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe a staff-devised program aimed at ensuring nursing staff competency in specialty practice areas.
    • To evaluate the program's impact on nurse retention and turnover rates.

    Main Methods:

    • A staff nurse at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center developed a unique program to address competency challenges.
    • The program's effectiveness was assessed by observing changes in nurse retention and turnover.

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    Main Results:

    • The program successfully provided a mechanism for ensuring nursing staff competency in specialty areas.
    • Implementation of the program led to increased nurse retention.
    • A decrease in nursing staff turnover was observed following program implementation.

    Conclusions:

    • Staff-led initiatives can effectively address complex challenges in nursing practice.
    • The developed program offers a viable solution for enhancing nursing competency and improving staff retention in hospitals.