Authors

1. Winslow, Susan A. DNP, RN, NEA-BC
2. Britt, Cherika P. MSN, RN
3. Dorrell, Jolene J. MSN, RN, NPD-BC, PCCN-K
4. Gentry, Deborah J. BA, MA
5. Gillis, Debra D. MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, CHSE
6. Hochmiller, Kathy L. MS, BSN, RN
7. Smith, Catherine V. DNP, RN, CCNS, CCRN
8. McGee, Genemarie W. MS, BSN, RN, NEA-BC
9. Wilkerson, Julie S. BSN, RN

Abstract

Nursing professional development and human resource leaders revised general nursing orientation content and structure based on changes because of COVID-19 in length, focus, and platforms from the early stages of the pandemic. The aim of this quality improvement project was to incorporate best of pandemic modifications with key stakeholders and new-to-practice and experienced nursing hire needs emerging from COVID-19 realities on the workforce. The benefit for nursing professional development practitioners is relatability of general nursing orientation revisions for sustainability of clinical excellence and safety.