A review of evidence-based strategies to retain graduate nurses in the profession

J Nurses Staff Dev. 2012 Jan-Feb;28(1):E16-20. doi: 10.1097/NND.0b013e318240a740.

Abstract

The national nursing shortage is projected to increase over the next decade. The need exists to identify effective evidence-based strategies to retain new nurses in the profession. Findings from a systematic review of the literature revealed 6 articles that discussed effective retention strategies. There was consistency among the strategies, indicating that longer interventions increase retention and satisfaction.

Publication types

  • Review
  • Systematic Review

MeSH terms

  • Attitude of Health Personnel*
  • Education, Nursing, Continuing
  • Evidence-Based Nursing*
  • Humans
  • Internship and Residency
  • Job Satisfaction*
  • Nurses / psychology
  • Nurses / supply & distribution*
  • Perception
  • Personnel Selection / methods*
  • Personnel Selection / statistics & numerical data
  • Personnel Turnover / statistics & numerical data*
  • Preceptorship
  • Staff Development / methods