Increasing Confidence Through the Development of a Transition-to-Practice Orientation Program for the Experienced Nurse

Abstract

A formalized orientation program for experienced nurses was modeled after a program for new graduate nurses. Within a year, experienced nurses rotated through teaching stations, including simulations of shock and respiratory failure. Participants completed pre- and postsurveys and scored self-confidence on a Likert scale. Surveys showed a significant increase in participants’ confidence related to elements in their new role. Future plans include a retention rate comparison of participants in this program versus nonparticipants.

Examining the need for HR analytics to better manage and mitigate incidents of violence against nurses and personal care assistants in aged care

“…It is an approach to examine experiential ways to understand how HR activities impact on the human capital relative to nurses (Halder 2018). HR analytics is critical to provide insights into nurses' and personal care assistants' (PCAs') work experiences, so that management can make the best decisions around the work practices of these workers (Montgomery et al 2020). HR analytics is important to make performance decisions connected with the employment, development and retention of staff (Worth 2011) and to achieve the strategic goals of the organisation (Jeffries 2020).…”