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The collaborative support model for the graduate nurse is a proactive approach to supporting all aspects of nursing during the 18-week orientation. Weekly meetings include the unit manager, clinical learning educator, unit clinician, registered nurse (RN) resident, and preceptor. Weekly assessment tools containing goals are created and reviewed by the RN resident and preceptor. Learning needs are then addressed by the team. Because the support model was fully implemented, residents have been able to complete the training program successfully, demonstrating confidence, critical thinking, and a strong skill set. The most rewarding outcome has been the link with management, the clinical learning educator, clinicians, and staff.

Original publication

DOI

10.3928/00220124-20120315-16

Type

Journal article

Journal

Journal of continuing education in nursing

Publication Date

07/2012

Volume

43

Pages

315 - 323

Addresses

Baptist Hospital, FL, USA. dianek@baptisthealth.net

Keywords

Humans, Cooperative Behavior, Interprofessional Relations, Models, Educational, Inservice Training, Staff Development, Nursing Staff