Abstract
Nursing turnover had increased at Mercy Hospital St Louis, therefore, a task force was formed to better support transition of new nurses into practice and strengthen our nurse preceptors. Team initiatives helped decrease first year nurse turnover rates.
Sigma Membership
Iota Omicron
Lead Author Affiliation
Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Nurse Engagement, Nurse Preceptor, Nurse Retention
Recommended Citation
Westlake, Bethany J.; Brooks, Julie Ann; and Gillam, Elizabeth B., "The Preceptor to Mentor Program at Mercy Hospital St. Louis" (2019). Convention. 119.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2019/presentations_2019/119
Conference Name
45th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Washington, DC, USA
Conference Year
2019
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The Preceptor to Mentor Program at Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Washington, DC, USA
Nursing turnover had increased at Mercy Hospital St Louis, therefore, a task force was formed to better support transition of new nurses into practice and strengthen our nurse preceptors. Team initiatives helped decrease first year nurse turnover rates.
Description
45th Biennial Convention 2019 Theme: Connect. Collaborate. Catalyze.