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Article Review: Nurse Onboarding Can Improve Critical Thinking, Knowledge, and Satisfaction

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8% improvement in critical thinking. As leaders continue to focus on improving quality of care , improving the patient experience, and reducing readmissions, healthcare organizations find an even greater need for an effective onboarding process to ensure nurses are prepared to care for complex patient populations.

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Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Nurse Residency Programs

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Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to develop clinical judgment in a classroom setting — a nurse only begins honing this critical skill after they start working. Nurse residency programs benefit both nurses and hospitals. The post Exploring the Benefits and Drawbacks of Nurse Residency Programs appeared first on Relias.

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The Nursing Shortage and Patient Safety

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Lower patient satisfaction scores Not only can inadequate nurse staffing lead to lower patient satisfaction ratings, a 2021 study found that quality of nursing correlated directly with overall hospital rating. Situational competencies — Measure critical thinking and assess how a nurse would respond in specific clinical scenarios.