Building a workforce pipeline

Development and Implementation of an Oncology Clinical Research Nursing Residency Program for Newly Licensed Nurses

“…8 The duration and components of these programs vary; however, the aims are similar: support NLNs to gain clinical competencies; decrease turnover in the 1st year of practice; increase nurse retention; promote confidence and job satisfaction; and reduce the stress often experienced by NLNs. [9][10][11]…”

“…In response, most US hospitals and health systems have developed some form of NRPs, guided by the novice to expert theory of professional nursing practice, 5 the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) framework, 6 and models including the Versant New Graduate Residency Program 7 and the Vizient/American Association of Colleges of Nursing Nurse Residency Program 8 . The duration and components of these programs vary; however, the aims are similar: support NLNs to gain clinical competencies; decrease turnover in the 1st year of practice; increase nurse retention; promote confidence and job satisfaction; and reduce the stress often experienced by NLNs 9–11 …”