Keywords

RETENTION, SOCIALIZATION, MENTOR RELATIONSHIP, SUPPORT SYSTEM

Authors

1. Hurst, Susan MSN, RN, CCRN, CNRN
2. Koplin-Baucum, Stephanie MSN, RN, OCN, CHPN

Abstract

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, a level-one tertiary care teaching facility in the southwest United States, developed an 18-month RN mentoring program in response to the national nursing shortage and a desire to promote nursing retention at the institution.