A Nurse Practitioner Residency Pilot Program

Goudreau, Kelly A.; Ortman, Maria Idelsi; Moore, Jean D.; Aldredge, Lakshi; Helland, Mary K.; Fernandes, Laurie A.; Gibson, Steve

doi:10.1097/nna.0b013e31822a7315

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“…The key success characteristics of postgraduate NP residency/fellowship programs include communication with preceptors, mentoring consistency, building evaluation components to quantify program results, and identifying key stakeholders and funding sources to support implementation and sustainability of the programs (Brown, Poppe, Kaminetzky, Wipf, & Woods, 2016; Goudreau et al, 2011; Kells, Dunn, Melchiono, & Burke, 2015; Rugen et al, 2014; Sciacca & Reville, 2016). In a recent survey, Faraz (2019) found that facilitators of NP transition to practice include mentorship, social support, job satisfaction, and work–life balance.…”

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Facilitators, barriers, benefits, and funding to implement postgraduate nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs

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2020

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

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Background: A current trend to address the increasing numbers of new graduate nurse practitioners (NPs) and the expanding scope of practice of NPs is the emergence of employer-based postgraduate NP residency/fellowship programs. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct a comprehensive examination of postgraduate NP residency/fellowship programs in the United States, to gain an understanding of the facilitators, barriers, benefits, and funding of these programs, from the perspective of the program directors. Methods: This exploratory study used a quantitative design to conduct an online survey, developed by the researchers, of program directors of postgraduate NP residency/fellowship programs. Descriptive statistics were generated for continuous variables: the mean, SD, and minimum, and maximum values, and for categorical variables, frequency and percentage were reported. Results: More than 90% of program directors indicated that NP recruitment and retention were benefits to organizations implementing NP residency/fellowship programs. Decision makers in organizations support postgraduate NP residency/fellowship programs and few barriers exist to implement programs. More than 84% indicated that physician and administrative support were facilitators to program implementation. Less than 50% of program directors identified barriers to implementation. Less than half of programs received funding sources for program implementation. Implications for practice: This study provides data and insight into the emerging industry of postgraduate NP residency/training programs and informs regulators, educators, and employers about how to maximize the facilitators, reduce and decrease barriers, identify sources of funding, and appreciate the benefits of implementing programs.

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Facilitators, barriers, benefits, and funding to implement postgraduate nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs

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2020

J Am Assoc Nurse Pract

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“…Several obstacles to the implementation of NP residency programs have been identified in the literature. These obstacles include the label “resident,” credentialing, funding, and implementation . Additional challenging include expansion of expectations of NPs, increasing NP autonomy, variation of practice settings, lack of current NP input, and limited data regarding NP residency benefits .…”

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Nurse practitioner residency programs and transition to practice

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K E Y W O R D S : advance practice, curriculum design, NP residency program, transition to practice 1 PROBLEM STATEMENT The role of a nurse practitioner (NP) is evolving and continues to change with the evolution of health care and increasing complexity of the patient population. With NPs now providing approximately 20%of primary care in the United States, it is evident that the role is expanding and has a vital position in health care. 2 With an increase in the number of NPs and demand for their expertise, it is important to explore whether NPs feel prepared for the demanding expectations and increasing complexities of role responsibilities. One strategy to address the question about role transition for novice NPs is the creation of NP residency programs. NP residencies offer an extra postgraduate experience to newly licensed NPs to include hands on training and mentorship in order to ease the transition from graduate school into professional practice. As NP residencies gain momentum and popularity in the UnitedStates, it has become clear that there is no standardized framework for these programs. Challenges related to such programs include title, content, funding, preceptors, and perceptions of readiness to practice.The development of NP residencies has sparked controversy as well.Educational programs as well as some experienced NPs feel that residency programs undermine the rigorous educational preparation required to become a certified NP, and requiring additional training implies that NPs are not prepared to practice. 2 With a lack of NP residency program research related to need, structure, curriculum, and patient outcomes, it is apparent that these programs need further investigation. The goal of this study is to explore the perceptions of practicing NPs who have already experienced transition into practice regarding the need and necessary content for an NP residency program. The data collected may also help clarifying what components practicing NPs identify as necessary for a residency curriculum in order to ensure successful transition, improve retention, and continue to provide high-quality patient-centered care. The research questions for this study are "What are the perceptions of practicing NPs regarding NP residency programs as a strategy for transitioning to practice?" and "What content do practicing NPs identify as important in a successful NP residency program?" The purpose of this article is to describe the perceptions of need for additional training for novice NPs and what content should be included in a program to ensure successful transition to practice. LITERATURE REVIEWA literature review was conducted utilizing the databases CINAHL Complete, Academic OneFile, as well as MEDLINE. The search terms used within these databases include NP residency, NP fellowship, NP perception, nurse residency programs, and transition into practice. These search terms yielded a limited number of peer-reviewed journal articles, all within the last decade, which may be attributed to the newness and limited resea...

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“…This situation allows that health professionals analyze the patients widely and fully, going beyond the specificities of their professional practice, where all seek to achieve joint goals and there is awareness on how the activities of every one are important in order to reach such goals. (2,20) Regarding the recognition of the resident's work by users, it is observed that the bond between professionals and users is established from a relationship of trust, favoring the adherence to hospital treatment and the participation in the programs developed by the teams.…”

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Percepção dos residentes sobre sua atuação no programa de residência multiprofissional

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Objective: Understanding the meanings of the training experiences of postgraduate students of the Multidisciplinary Residency Program in Health linked to a federal educational institution. Methods: An exploratory and descriptive study with qualitative approach carried out with postgraduate students of a Multidisciplinary Residency Program in Health. The data collection was held through a semistructured interview. The data obtained in the speeches were categorized by the content analysis technique. Results: Four thematic categories were unveiled: the residency and multidisciplinary practice, the residency as practice of teamwork, recognition of the resident's work by users and the residency experience in the context of health work. Conclusion: The Multidisciplinary Residency Program is understood as a significant opportunity of learning and having contact with professionals from different fields where the comprehensive care is provided in professional practice, with the awareness that the assistance should contemplate the social, environmental and psychological aspects of individuals. ResumoObjetivo: Compreender os significados das experiências de formação dos pós-graduandos do programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde vinculado a uma instituição federal de ensino. Métodos: Pesquisa exploratória, descritiva com abordagem qualitativa, realizada com pós-graduandos de um Programa de Residência Multiprofissional em Saúde. Realizada coleta de dados através de entrevista semiestruturada, sendo os dados obtidos nos discursos categorizados através da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: Foram desveladas quatro categorias temáticas: a residência e prática multiprofissional, a residência como prática do trabalho em equipe, reconhecimento do trabalho do residente pelo usuário e a experiência da residência no contexto do trabalho em saúde. Conclusão: O Programa de Residência Multiprofissional é compreendido como uma oportunidade significativa de aprendizado e contato com profissionais de diferentes áreas, onde se efetua o cuidado integral na prática profissional com a concientização de que a assistência deve contemplar os aspectos sociais, ambientais e psicológicos do indivíduo. Keywords

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A Nurse Practitioner Residency Pilot Program

Cited by 17 publications

References 6 publications

Facilitators, barriers, benefits, and funding to implement postgraduate nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs

Facilitators, barriers, benefits, and funding to implement postgraduate nurse practitioner residency/fellowship programs

Nurse practitioner residency programs and transition to practice

Percepção dos residentes sobre sua atuação no programa de residência multiprofissional

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