Nursing Residency Program: A Solution to Introduce New Grads into Critical Care More Safely While Improving Accessibility to Services

Abstract

iNNovaTioN iN NUrsiNg LEadErshiP 51 Nursing Residency Program introduction The shortage of nurses has been one of the main issues in Canadian healthcare organizations over the last decade and will probably continue to be a concern, given that a lack of 60,000 full-time equivalent nurses is expected in the country by 2022 (CNA 2009). Specialized environments, such as critical care units, have been greatly affected owing to the considerable increasing demands for their services over a short period of time (more than 80% over 20 years) (Sibbald et al. 2007). This reality has led many organizations to turn their attention towards newly graduated nurses to maintain accessibility to critical care. However, the integration of inexperienced nurses into this high-acuity setting has created a new challenge related to the training they require to provide safe-quality care.

Percepção dos residentes sobre sua atuação no programa de residência multiprofissional

“…Thus, the established bond is a result of the close relationship between the team and the population, which stimulates their autonomy and participation in the care process, in a relationship of respect and appreciation of their individualities. (21)(22)(23) The assistance provides a stronger bond between nurses and users when it meets their individual needs, generating satisfaction and professional recognition.…”

AORN Position Statement on Perioperative Registered Nurse Residency Programs

“…The program curriculum includes Guidelines for Perioperative Practice , other evidence‐based content, and the graduate‐level QSEN competencies Nurse residency programs lead to increased job satisfaction, increased critical thinking skills, and decreased turnover rates for RNs and provide cost savings to health care organizations Nurse residency programs lead to improved nursing practice, increased clinical competence, and improved time management and leadership skills …”

“…Nurse residency programs lead to increased job satisfaction, increased critical thinking skills, and decreased turnover rates for RNs and provide cost savings to health care organizations Nurse residency programs lead to improved nursing practice, increased clinical competence, and improved time management and leadership skills Nurse residency programs improve communication and collaboration skills …”

The professional journey of Saudi nurse graduates: A lived experience

“…[9] However, the number of bachelor degree graduates in nursing and other health professions is expected to increase rapidly as the number of nursing colleges increase and as university places and scholarships offered by the gov-ernment also increase. The literature on nursing education in Saudi Arabia, although limited, does indicate some inadequacies in the preparation and professional development of Saudi nurses in the workforce.…”