Journal article
Evaluation of Outcomes From an Online Nurse Residency Program
The Journal of nursing administration, Vol.48(10), pp.495-501
10/01/2018
DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000657
PMID: 30239446
Abstract
OBJECTIVE This retrospective study examined the nurse outcomes from new-graduate nurse residents completing an online nurse residency program (NRP).
BACKGROUND Studies have shown that hospital-based NRPs help new graduates transition from beginners to competent nurses. However, NRPs can tax the resources of smaller institutions, making such a program unrealistic. Little is published exploring the efficacy of online programs for nursing residents.
METHODS Surveys assessing the impact of the online program were completed by residents in an online NRP at initiation, 6 months, and at completion.
RESULTS There were statistically significant improvements in organizational and prioritizing skills; confidence in communication with other healthcare providers, patients, and families; and improved leadership ability. The percentage of residents reporting negative safety practices and patient errors decreased over time.
CONCLUSIONS An NRP using online educational modules results in nurse outcomes comparable to those reported from traditional models.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Evaluation of Outcomes From an Online Nurse Residency Program
- Creators
- Thad Wilson - University of IowaNicole Weathers - University of IowaLori Forneris - UnityPoint Health
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- The Journal of nursing administration, Vol.48(10), pp.495-501
- Publisher
- Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
- DOI
- 10.1097/NNA.0000000000000657
- PMID
- 30239446
- ISSN
- 0002-0443
- eISSN
- 1539-0721
- Number of pages
- 7
- Language
- English
- Date published
- 10/01/2018
- Academic Unit
- Nursing
- Record Identifier
- 9984383919102771
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