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Strategic Steps to Gaining Approval for Increased Nurse Residency Program Coordinator Full-Time Equivalent Resources.

Faith CantrellJoAnn DelMonteJana ButlerKatherine SmithDana Garcher
Published in: Journal for nurses in professional development (2024)
There is increased reliance on newly licensed nurses to fill open healthcare positions. Nurse residency programs (NRPs) provide the training, mentorship, and support newly licensed nurses require to successfully transition to professional practice. Research suggests that NRPs improve nurse retention, clinical outcomes, and organizational outcomes. Sufficient NRP full-time equivalents are needed to ensure adequate support and program management. This article describes how a Colorado hospital system secured additional NRP Coordinator full-time equivalent using a six-step process.
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