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Implementation Of A Mentor Program To Support Nurse Retention: A Pilot Project, Lucy Camarena
Implementation Of A Mentor Program To Support Nurse Retention: A Pilot Project, Lucy Camarena
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) Projects
Abstract
Problem: Primary factors affecting nurses’ decisions to stay at an organization include nurse self-concept, job satisfaction, and professional growth. A high turnover rate of nurses poses a risk to patients’ safety and healthcare outcomes. The implementation of mentor programs in institutions that employ new nurses has been shown to reduce turnover rates, increase the quality of patient care, and empower nurses in professional development. The existing literature supports the use of mentor programs and encourages their implementation in healthcare institutions.
Interventions: The DNP project’s goal was to identify effective methods of promoting positive nurse self-concept and increasing job satisfaction …