Healthy Workforce Institute

JUNE 12, 2024

If you have a nurse turnover problem, chances are you have a preceptor problem. This high turnover rate significantly impacts finances, patient care, and team dynamics. If you struggle to retain your new nurses, it’s time to look closely at your preceptors. Preceptors are pivotal in onboarding new nurses.

Preceptors

American Nurse

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The impact on nurse and patient satisfaction Takeaways: Challenged by the insufficient pipeline of clinical nurses required to backfill the vacancies created by the COVID-19 pandemic, current care delivery models require redesign. More LPN education programs can help promote broadscale acute CDM shifts that support RN staff.

LPN

American Nurse

AUGUST 1, 2024

Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. For new graduate nurses in particular, the preceptor relationship typically terminates around the same time reality shock sets in, leaving the novice nurse without a support system when they most need it.

Professional Development

Relias

MARCH 4, 2024

In one widely reported incident involving a fatal medication error , the nurse noted that her fatigue from working a double shift the previous day played a major role in the negative patient safety outcome that occurred. Promote a culture of safety throughout your internal messaging and initiatives.

Nurse Shortage