Date of Graduation
Fall 12-15-2017
Document Access
Project/Capstone - Global access
Degree Name
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
College/School
School of Nursing and Health Professions
First Advisor
Mike Bueno
Second Advisor
Danijela Pavlic
Abstract
Retention, competency, job satisfaction, and lateral violence are issues facing the nursing workforce, especially newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs). The United States is facing a nursing shortage; therefore it is important to develop strategies to retain qualified registered nurses (RNs). The Master of Science in Nursing/Clinical Nurse Leader (MSN/CNL) student team conducted a literature review on how to address these issues. A mentorship program is the proposed intervention to assist novice nurses during their transition into the nursing role. The student team performed a needs assessment through surveys and interviews to gain valuable data on the medical center. The assessment informed recommendations for implementation and evaluation of a mentorship program. Results showed that positive responses for a mentorship program from both staff nurses and nursing leadership. Common themes emerged and assisted in the development of the recommendations for the medical center.
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Quynh-Hoa, "Development of a Formalized Mentorship Program for Newly Licensed Registered Nurses at a Large Community Medical Center" (2017). Master's Projects and Capstones. 718.
https://repository.usfca.edu/capstone/718
