Designing an Outcome-Focused Model for Orienting New Graduate Nurses

A new outcome-focused orientation model was developed in response to poor preceptor satisfaction and a high nurse graduate turnover, and at the conclusion of the first year, decreased turnover, increased preceptors satisfaction, and substantial financial savings were documented.

Abstract

A new outcome-focused orientation model was developed in response to poor preceptor satisfaction and a high nurse graduate turnover. Progression through the program was determined by the orientee's accomplishment of the target or strategic outcomes across seven progressive phases-not by time and budget. At the conclusion of the first year, decreased turnover, increased preceptor satisfaction, and substantial financial savings were documented.