NUR 3561 – Deliverable 6 – Disseminate An Innovation Proposal Opportunity organizations have to retain new nurses.

 Most organizations have a general mentoring program for new nurses; however, it is not always a good experience, making an effort irrelevant. The new nurse needs to feel comfortable and confident with the mentor that is chosen for them. They should be able to form a positive relationship within the mentorship. Organizations should evaluate the characteristics and personality of the trainee and match them to the features and characteristics that will complement the mentor(Ephraim, 2020).

Properly educating nurse managers can have a positive effect on the retention of new nurses. In addition, a well-defined transformational leader will promote trust and teamwork within the organization (Avolio & Gardner, 2005).

Threats organizations have to nurse retention.

 Poor communication within the organization can threaten the effectiveness of this proposal. To effectively elicit a change, communication must be clear and proactive.

Outside threats may include community opinion. In addition, patients with poor experience or disgruntled former staff can threaten the opportunity to retain new nurses. Finally, negative word of mouth can prevent a new nurse from applying at this.

Reference

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Avolio, B. & Gardner, W. (2005). Authentic leadership development. Getting to the root of positive forms of leadership. The Leadership Quarterly. 16(3). Pp. 315-338.