Out in the Real World
JONA The Journal of Nursing AdministrationPublished 1 September 2001
Judy E. Boychuk Duchscher
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The author's study provides insight into, and enhances understanding of, recruitment and retention issues for nursing administrators who serve as gatekeepers to the practice orientations and ongoing workplace environments of new nursing graduates.
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Resources are being spent to develop and implement strategies to attract and retain staff. To further our understanding of work environment factors that affect these issues, the author asked five nurses to reflect on their first 6 months as professional nurses. The author's study provides insight into, and enhances understanding of, recruitment and retention issues for nursing administrators who serve as gatekeepers to the practice orientations and ongoing workplace environments of new nursing graduates.
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