In:
Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Vol. 118, No. Supplement_2 ( 2006-11-01), p. S134-S140
Abstract:
Objective. Five NICUs that participate in the Vermont Oxford Network's Neonatal Intensive Care Quality Improvement Collaborative 2002 attempted to identify potentially better practices that would have a directly impact on nurse recruitment and retention. The group identified nurse recruitment and retention as an important initiative for many hospitals that face a nursing shortage. Methods. The group analyzed information from hospital demographics, literature reviews, process analysis questionnaires, and site visits. Results. The literature review, process analysis questionnaire, and benchmarking with magnet hospitals identified 5 drivers for retention and recruitment. The drivers evolved into 5 potentially better practices that cover orientation, recognition and rewards, work environment, nurse/physician collaboration, and nursing autonomy. The magnet hospitals, which are known to have the highest retention rate and the lowest turnover rate, have many of these potentially better practices in place. Conclusion. The 5 practices described herein have the potential to decrease nursing turnover in NICUs.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
0031-4005
,
1098-4275
DOI:
10.1542/peds.2006-0913J
Language:
English
Publisher:
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Publication Date:
2006
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1477004-0
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