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Nurse Emeritus Combats Staff Shortages by Keeping Retired Nurses Engaged

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They have valuable experience that can benefit younger nurses, but they take these experiences with them when they leave. Jefferson Health, which operates 18 hospitals throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey, recently announced it is using the Nurse Emeritus Program to keep retired nurses engaged.

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On leaving and loving nursing

American Nurse

What the NCSBN and other nursing workforce studies don’t report is what became of the ex-nurses. If they didn’t retire, what careers did they transition into? Gone are the days when one entered the profession as a bedside nurse and existed as one at retirement. What are they doing now?

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Participants reported higher satisfaction with orientation and onboarding compared to those without a formal nurse residency program. Organizations with a nurse residency program provide new nurses with additional support while also engaging experienced nurses as preceptors — fostering new connections and a healthy, collaborative culture.

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ANA-Ohio President’s Message: Looking Forward to 2024

American Nurse

Whether it was directly with a patient care situation discussion assessing patient quality matrix, or it involves those who have volunteered to make ANA-Ohio a strong respected association, nurses made the difference. In the second quarter issue of our journal, we want to highlight nurses along with our association accomplishments.

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7 Nurse Recruitment and Retention Strategies

Relias

Participants reported higher satisfaction with orientation and onboarding compared to those without a formal nurse residency program. Organizations with a nurse residency program provide new nurses with additional support while also engaging experienced nurses as preceptors — fostering new connections and a healthy, collaborative culture.

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Essential Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Nurse

Relias

Being a mentor in any capacity helps others become better nurses and benefits both the organization and the nursing profession itself. 13 – Experience It’s important to note that as veteran nurses leave the healthcare field and begin retirement, they’re taking with them years of experience and knowledge that cannot be quickly replaced.