Expanding Specialty Area Recruitment to Address Nurse Vacancies

J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023 Jul;54(7):299-301. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20230615-03. Epub 2023 Jul 1.

Abstract

Hiring nurses during and after the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic was challenging because of limited availability of travel nurses and a decreased volume of experienced RNs, particularly in specialty areas. A tailored on-boarding and orientation structure was designed to support the new graduate nurse resident's successful transition into specialty practice. For each specialty area, a standardized six-part process was developed for determination of specialty area standards of practice, collaboration with department leaders, use of a standardized precepting model, identification and implementation of an orientation pathway, and finally, evaluation of outcomes. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2023;54(7):299-301.].

MeSH terms

  • COVID-19*
  • Humans
  • Pandemics
  • Personnel Selection