Mastering the Orientation Phase in Nursing: A Key to Success for New Nurses

Nursing orientation is a crucial factor in the competence and the long-term retention for newly hired registered nurses. Effective orientation and precepting programs help nurses deliver quality, expert healthcare to patients and develop to being productive member of the team who provide health care. With the expense for replacing a registered nurse estimated to be between $64,000 and $74,000 and the need to retain nurses is a key target for nurses’ supervisors as well as managers. In addition, collaborative relationships and teamwork are regarded as important indicators of satisfaction for nurses. (more…)