Tim Porter-O’Grady , Kathy Malloch , Kathy Scott , Joey Ridenour
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Abstract
Background and Purpose
The Arizona Board of Nursing embraced an opportunity to coordinate legislative funding to enhance preceptor training; increase placement of nursing students, new nurses, and nursing assistants in clinical rotations; and increase the number and retention of nurses and nurse assistants.
Methods
The present article describes the grant infrastructure created by 3 appointed national consultants of the grant, the considerations in clarifying the work, the model of change, and the outcomes achieved in the first 18 months of the 3-year grant.
Results
In Year 1, 17 healthcare organizations implemented 27 preceptor training programs in 14 of 15 Arizona counties. Furthermore, 3935 preceptors were trained, 6602 preceptees were partnered with the preceptors, and 802,458 h of preceptorship training occurred. In Year 3, the collaborative group involved in this initiative is creating a statewide network called “NurseNet” to advance this work throughout Arizona.
Conclusion
Overall, this Arizona initiative is a groundbreaking model for addressing workforce challenges and highlights the potential of scalable, standardized approaches to prepare practice-ready nurses and improve retention rates.
期刊介绍:
Journal of Nursing Regulation (JNR), the official journal of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN®), is a quarterly, peer-reviewed, academic and professional journal. It publishes scholarly articles that advance the science of nursing regulation, promote the mission and vision of NCSBN, and enhance communication and collaboration among nurse regulators, educators, practitioners, and the scientific community. The journal supports evidence-based regulation, addresses issues related to patient safety, and highlights current nursing regulatory issues, programs, and projects in both the United States and the international community. In publishing JNR, NCSBN''s goal is to develop and share knowledge related to nursing and other healthcare regulation across continents and to promote a greater awareness of regulatory issues among all nurses.