Authors

1. Bowers, Bendi BSN, RN, CLNC
2. Bennett, Sandra S. BSN, RN, CBE
3. Schneider, Sharon K. BSN, RN
4. Brunner, Barbie W. MEd, CHES

Abstract

With a strong emphasis on the overall recruitment and retention of staff, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Clinical Programs Staff Education Department, developed a new orientation program: "Professional Entry Into Practice." This article provides the model to review current orientation processes and to revise and evaluate new orientation processes.