Teaching old dogs new tricks: RN "Returnship" Program. |
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| Authors: | Karen Bouwman Julene B Kruithof |
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| Affiliation: | Spectrum Health, Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. karen.bouwman@spectrum-health.org |
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| Abstract: | RN shortages, lack of experienced RNs, technological advances, closed doors to RNs without recent acute care experience-these are the common problems making it difficult for experienced RNs to return to the hospital setting after an extended absence. Solution? A specialized orientation-the "RN Returnship Program." This creative and adaptable medical-surgical nursing program met these unique needs. The Returnship Program was designed to support "old dog" RNs and teach them the "new tricks" of acute care nursing. |
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