How to Attract and Retain New Grad RNs
What do we need to offer that will attract and retain new grad RNs? What are the most important benefits to new nurses? Today’s new grad nurses are doing their research. The majority of new nurses are gravitating towards facilities offering a comprehensive, engaging residency program. This group is increasingly connected via social blogs,…
What Is the Best Approach to New Grad RN Transition to Practice?
Graduation season is here, and it’s time for many facilities to hire new grad nurses (NGRNs). Our Chief Clinical Officer, Bambi Gore will be answering a series of important questions hospital leaders should be addressing about attracting, retaining and supporting NGRNs. The SimpliFi team and I welcome you to contribute to the conversation! Question: Is…
A Nurse Transition to Practice Program That Works
Across the country, healthcare leaders have recognized the importance of properly training new graduate RNs (NGRNs) to ensure their hospitals are staffed with competent clinical talent that provides the best patient care and stays with the hospital well after graduation. Research indicates NGRN turnover is as high as 55%-61% in the first 24 months of…
SimpliFi MSP Addresses the Top Concerns of Chief Nursing Officers
In December 2017, FierceHealthcare published an article about the top 10 concerns of chief nursing officers. Chief Nursing Officers (CNO’s) have a huge responsibility to keep patient scores high, units fully staffed, and nursing staff engaged. Having the help of a great Managed Service Provider (MSP) can certainly help mitigate some of that stress and…
Letter from SimpliFi’s Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer
As a former hospital CNO, I have experienced firsthand the challenge of turnover among New Graduate Registered Nurses (NGRNs) for hospitals. I have seen the impact both to patient outcomes and in the burnout of my experienced nursing staff. The research indicates this is a challenge my colleagues are facing on a national level as…