1-Year Retention Rates and Performance Ratings

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine 1-year retention and managerial performance ratings of newly licensed RNs (NLRNs) according to nursing education program types (associate degree, traditional baccalaureate, and accelerated 2nd degree baccalaureate). Findings revealed retention and performance differences, suggesting the possibility of tradeoffs related to educational program type when selecting NLRNs for open positions.

Lean thinking in total nursing care for mechanically ventilated patients: A new concept in ICU

“…This approach is more desirable, producing individualized nurse performance assessments, and has been associated with improved patient outcomes. [22][23][24][25] In the current study findings, it was found that the differences between value added and non-value added nursing care practices were not statistically significant in ventilator and patient care related prac-tices items, while there was no statistical difference between the value added and non-value added care practice items in tube care. The results of the current study are in contrast with many studies.…”

Newly Licensed RN Retention

“…From the studies that focused on the effects of nurse residency and transition programs and reported the turnover rates only in hospitals with these programs, the raw mean turnover was 10.5%, and the weighted mean was 12.6%. 11<19 Three of those studies were based on small samples, 14,17,18 and 1 program required a 2-year commitment from their NLRNs, 17 thereby lowering the turnover rate. Another review of the transition to practice literature reached a similar conclusion; that is, the mean retention at 12 months after hire across 13 studies was 90.1%, and the mean turnover rate across 4 studies was 10.6%.…”

“…21 Of studies that examined whether turnover rates differed by age, 2 studies reported no effect of age on turnover, 4,21 whereas 2 studies reported that younger NLRNs were more likely to leave their hospital job than older NLRNs. 11,18 In 4 studies, the rates of turnover by basic nursing education were compared. Two found that NLRNs with baccalaureate degrees were more likely to leave, 4,18 and 2 found no effect for education.…”

“…11,18 In 4 studies, the rates of turnover by basic nursing education were compared. Two found that NLRNs with baccalaureate degrees were more likely to leave, 4,18 and 2 found no effect for education. 11,21 In only 1 study did previous experience in healthcare reduce turnover, 11 whereas 2 others did not find a relationship.…”

“…11,21 In only 1 study did previous experience in healthcare reduce turnover, 11 whereas 2 others did not find a relationship. 4,18 The only study examining the effects of type and length of shift on turnover found no effect. 21 Some of the inconsistencies across these studies were due to differences in statistical analyses, with some reporting the net effects in multivariate analyses, 4,21 whereas others reported the total effects from bivariate comparisons.…”