Best fit orientation: An innovative strategy to onboard newly licensed nurses

Authors

Dulce A. Torres, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Lee Jeske, Advocate Aurora Health
Sara J. Marzinski, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Renee Oleson, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow
Mary L. Hook, Advocate Aurora HealthFollow

Recommended Citation

Torres DA, Jeske L, Marzinski SJ, Oleson R, Hook ML. Best Fit Orientation: An Innovative Strategy to Onboard Newly Licensed Nurses. J Nurses Prof Dev. 2022;38(6):350-359. doi:10.1097/NND.0000000000000784

Affiliations

Nursing Professional Development, Magnet Program, Nursing Research, Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

Abstract

The premature turnover of newly licensed registered nurses is a costly problem prompting leaders to consider new orientation approaches. This article describes the "Best Fit Orientation"-an innovative approach for onboarding newly licensed registered nurses. It features centralized hiring, individualized orientation on diverse units, and realistic job preview tenets promoting self-evaluation, change management, relationship building, and "best fit" unit selection. Positive evaluations, high retention, and minimal added costs make this program very attractive.

Document Type

Article

PubMed ID

34334735