Nurse Residency Programs: An integrative Review of the Literature

Nursing Education PerspectivesPublished 18 November 2014

Rayna Letourneau, Kerry Fater

DOI10.5480/13-1229

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TL;DR

The literature demonstrates benefits associated with NRPs, but more evidence is needed to determine if NRPs contribute to nurse‐sensitive patient outcomes, thereby influencing quality of nursing care.

Abstract

The literature demonstrates benefits associated with NRPs. More evidence is needed to determine if NRPs contribute to nurse-sensitive patient outcomes, thereby influencing quality of nursing care.

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Health ProfessionsNursing

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