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the complex and high-stakes field of nursing . They replace retiring nurses with decades of experience . In addition , stress can weigh heavily on new nurses whose daily work may involve matters of life or death , leading to frequent burnout .
“ Being a nurse is not easy , and that first year can be especially difficult ,” Dr . Walker says . “ But Baylor Scott & White doesn ’ t just provide graduate nurses with their first jobs — we equip them with the resources they need to succeed in a complex career .”
To ensure the success of these new nurses , Baylor Scott & White plans to expand its Graduate Nurse Residency Program ( GNRP ). This transition-to-practice program , accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center , provides additional education and mentorship opportunities that promote quality and safety while significantly reducing turnover rates for first-year nurses .
Graduate Nurse Residency Program ( GNRP )
In the same way physicians complete a residency program before beginning their own practice , all newly hired GNs at Baylor Scott & White complete the GNRP . The one-year program provides GNs with the knowledge , skills , and support they need to confidently fulfill their expanding roles in the everevolving healthcare industry .
Established in 2018 , the program has previously enrolled 500 GNs per year . To address the nursing shortage and rebuild a strong healthcare workforce , Baylor Scott & White will expand the program to include 2,250 newly hired GNs per year . With this aggressive plan , we anticipate we will have our nursing workforce rebuilt by 2024 .
Some benefits of the program include : f Transition from entry-level to experienced nurse f Development of effective clinical judgment f Ability to provide bedside clinical leadership f Ability to incorporate research-based evidence into practice f Guidance on an evidencebased practice project f Mentorship and guidance on real-life challenges , including stress management f Support from peer group of GNs facing similar challenges f Strengthening of commitment to nursing f Formulating individual career development plans
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Our GNRP has established infrastructure and leadership , but additional funds are needed to expand the capacity of the program . Currently , 75 designated senior nurse educators mentor and train our GNs , but an additional 45 are needed to support the growing number of newly hired GNs . In addition , funding is needed to cover the costs of classroom time , training software , and a new full-time nurse recruiter .
Overall , the expanded program will cost $ 35 million per year — a worthy investment in the future of healthcare .
While the need is expansive , please consider a gift to help rebuild the nursing workforce in Central Texas . Your support of even just one GN in our residency program can make all the difference — for patients who rely on their care , for their nursing colleagues who need their support , and for a long and productive career .
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