Month: August 2017

The Effectiveness of Nurse Residency Programs on Retention: A Systematic Review. (AORN J, 2017, 106(2) p. 128-144)

The purpose of this review was to examine new graduate nurse residency programs, residents’ perceived satisfaction, and retention rates, and to make recommendations for implementation in perioperative settings. Results indicate increased retention rates for new graduates participating in residency programs and that residency participants experienced greater satisfaction with their orientation than those not participating in residency programs. Residency participants also perceived the residency as beneficial. Because residency programs vary in curricula and length, effectively comparing outcomes is difficult.

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An Enhanced Cultural Competence Curriculum and Changes in Transcultural Self-Efficacy in Doctor of Nursing Practice Students (Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 2017, 28(5) p. 516-522)

Guided by the cultural competence and confidence model, the Transcultural Self-Efficacy Tool was used to assess the impact of an enhanced cultural competence curriculum on transcultural self-efficacy perceptions of DNP students.

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Cost-effectiveness of introducing a nursing-based programme of ultrasound-guided peripheral venous access in a regional teaching hospital. (J Nurs Manag, 2017, 25(5) p. 339-345)

The aim of this research was to analyse the cost-effectiveness of care provided to patients in need of peripheral venous access by comparing the traditional approach with a nurse-based ultrasound-guided programme. Results show that the evaluation conducted by nurses ensures the right choice of catheter for each patient based on the patient’s needs, which decreases costs. The programme also shortens the waiting period between consultation and insertion of the catheter, which reduces costs related to prolonged hospitalisation. The nurse-based programme puts nurses’ skills to good use as part of a new practice and helps enhance the efficiency of care and services provided to patients.

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Is modified brief assertiveness training for nurses effective? A single-group study with long-term follow-up. (J Nurs Manag, 2017, Jul. Epub)

The aim of this study was to evaluate the long-term effectiveness of modified brief assertiveness training (with cognitive techniques) for nurses. In this single-group study, nurses received two 90-min training sessions with a 1-month interval between sessions. Conclusion: Modified brief assertiveness training seems feasible and may achieve long-term favourable outcomes in improving assertiveness among nurses.

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Developing a tool to measure the factors influencing nurses’ enjoyment of nursing. (J Clin Nurs, 2017, 26(13/14) p.1854-1860)

The aims and objectives of this study was to develop a tool to measure the influencing nurses’ enjoyment of nursing. The study has added to the growing evidence on nurse enjoyment and its effects on job satisfaction. Nurses enjoy caring for patients and also find enjoyment and satisfaction in teaching others to care as well as socially connecting.

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Burnout and its association with resilience in nurses: a cross-sectional study Nurse burnout and resilience. (J Clin Nurs, 2017, Jul. Epub)

The aim of this research was to investigate the prevalence and extent of burnout on nurses and its association with personal resilience. The findings of this study may help nurse managers and hospital administrators to have a better understanding of nurse burnout and resilience. The significantly negative relationship between burnout symptoms and resilience has been demonstrated, and this informs the role of resilience in influencing burnout.

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Decreasing Stress and Burnout in Nurses: Efficacy of Blended Learning With Stress Management and Resilience Training Program. (Journal of Nursing Administration, 2017, 47(7/8) p. 391-395)

The study’s purpose was to assess efficacy of blended learning to decrease stress and burnout among nurses through use of the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program. The results of the study support blended learning using SMART as a strategy to increase access to resiliency training for nursing staff.

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