Evolution of Postpandemic Nurse Orientation Through an Academic-Practice Partnership.

Abstract

An academic-practice partnership engaged in redesigning the postpandemic orientation process for newly hired nurses in a large academic health system. Results from needs assessments and collaboration efforts informed the orientation program redesign, and the National Implementation Research Network framework guided project development. The orientation redesign aimed to enhance efficiency, readiness for unit-specific orientation, and stakeholder satisfaction. This article highlights strategies for fostering successful academic-practice partnerships in addressing nursing workforce challenges postpandemic.