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Trinity Hospital

Presentation Notes

Quality Improvement poster presentation at Empowering Nursing Excellence: Recognizing the Value and Impact of Nurses, Advocate Health Midwest Region Nursing Research & Professional Development Conference 2023; November 15, 2023; virtual.

Abstract

Background:

Healthcare faces the challenge of finding and retaining nurses. Organizations want to ensure that team members are comfortable in the organization so that their skills will be utilized to achieve the mission and vision. Nurses want to feel that they can do the skills needed to give exceptional care. A successful transition to practice will help to improve retention rates. It will help the team members handle demanding situations and high-stress levels when faced with new clinical challenges.

Local Problem:

We identified knowledge gaps in new nurses after orientation. These gaps in nursing practice led to frustration and often turnover. The first-year turnover rate was 61.22% in January 2023.

Method:

We included simulation in new RN orientation to help new team members enhance their confidence, skills, and knowledge level to be able to always provide quality care. Leaders and new RNs were interviewed after orientation was completed.

Results/Conclusions:

This type of transitional strategy for new team members changed perspective of the leaders in hiring team members. The team members surveyed stated that they felt cared for by not being left to find their own way. It was also concluded that the reward was better-prepared team members with core competencies in their new role. It increases their job satisfaction and critical thinking skills thereby reducing their anxiety and stress levels. The first-year turn-over rate reduced to 39.81% by April 2023.

Implications for Practice:

Keeping the orientation and simulation environment authentic as possible promoted the ability of the nurses to feel better prepared for their role. Nurses believe that knowledge and preparedness are essential for their development. A foundation that allows for integration of professional role, competence, and confidence in one’s self-performance in a safe and supportive environment will help with recruiting and retaining nurses.

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

11-15-2023


 

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Simulation increases team members' skills in a new healthcare environment from a nursing educator viewpoint

Background:

Healthcare faces the challenge of finding and retaining nurses. Organizations want to ensure that team members are comfortable in the organization so that their skills will be utilized to achieve the mission and vision. Nurses want to feel that they can do the skills needed to give exceptional care. A successful transition to practice will help to improve retention rates. It will help the team members handle demanding situations and high-stress levels when faced with new clinical challenges.

Local Problem:

We identified knowledge gaps in new nurses after orientation. These gaps in nursing practice led to frustration and often turnover. The first-year turnover rate was 61.22% in January 2023.

Method:

We included simulation in new RN orientation to help new team members enhance their confidence, skills, and knowledge level to be able to always provide quality care. Leaders and new RNs were interviewed after orientation was completed.

Results/Conclusions:

This type of transitional strategy for new team members changed perspective of the leaders in hiring team members. The team members surveyed stated that they felt cared for by not being left to find their own way. It was also concluded that the reward was better-prepared team members with core competencies in their new role. It increases their job satisfaction and critical thinking skills thereby reducing their anxiety and stress levels. The first-year turn-over rate reduced to 39.81% by April 2023.

Implications for Practice:

Keeping the orientation and simulation environment authentic as possible promoted the ability of the nurses to feel better prepared for their role. Nurses believe that knowledge and preparedness are essential for their development. A foundation that allows for integration of professional role, competence, and confidence in one’s self-performance in a safe and supportive environment will help with recruiting and retaining nurses.

 

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