Best Fit for Nurse Advancement: Breaking Down Barriers to Career Progression.

Abstract

The retention of experienced nurses is a challenge for healthcare organizations in the current employment landscape. One retention tactic is to aid in their professional development. This article describes a program "Best Fit for Nurse Advancement" that provides dedicated time, resources, and support to explore career advancement pathways by breaking organizational progressional barriers. Results have shown retention within the organization, career role advancement, and positive program feedback.