Publisher's Synopsis
"We all know how important onboarding can be in lowering turnover rates and ensuring a new nurse's success. Staff Educator's Guide to Clinical Orientation helps readers learn how to create and sustain a high-quality orientation and onboarding program that meets the needs of the nurses, organization, and patients. Whether new to leading orientation efforts or a seasoned nursing staff development specialist, this book will help nurses: Understand and use the ADDIE model; Analyze, design, and implement an orientation program; Evaluate an individual's competency; Stay organized and navigate regulatory considerations; Conduct surveys and focus groups; Manage orientee errors and personality conflicts. This edition is completely updated from the last edition, with specific attention given to regulatory considerations and additional resources to ensure the most up-to-date material. Lessons learned from medical crises like the Covid-19 pandemic.
