The BOSS method

Abstract

Nursing programs should include simulations that involve caring for multiple patients to give students a more realistic patient-care experience before graduating.

Pre-practice boot camps to increase retention of new graduate nurses

“…18 Another strategy used to combat early departure from the profession by NGNs is the Basic Organizational Skills and Structure (BOSS) method for new nurses. 20 The BOSS method acclimates NGNs to the pressures of transitioning to the workplace and increases their competence and confidence. This method simulates experiences that focus on managing and organizing care for multiple patients.…”

“…The BOSS method acclimates NGNs to the pressures of transitioning to the workplace and increases their competence and confidence. This method simulates experiences that focus on managing and organizing care for multiple patients 20…”

“…This method simulates experiences that focus on managing and organizing care for multiple patients. 20 The BOSS method directs nurses through tasks or skills that are needed for patient care, broken down by hourly segments of a full nursing shift. It also supplies users with information for conducting a room assessment and anticipating safety issues before a head-to-toe patient assessment.…”

“…The BOSS method directs nurses through tasks or skills that are needed for patient care, broken down by hourly segments of a full nursing shift. It also supplies users with information for conducting a room assessment and anticipating safety issues before a head-to-toe patient assessment 20. This method aims to give nurses a sense of organization that applies to the caseload they will experience in real life and highlights the importance of time management.…”