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Teaching old dogs new tricks: RN "Returnship" Program.

Karen Bouwman·Julene B Kruithof
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RN shortages, lack of experienced RNs, technological advances, closed doors to RNs without recent acute care experience-these are the common problems making it difficult for experienced RNs to return to the hospital setting after an extended absence. Solution? A specialized orientation-the "RN Returnship Program." This creative and adaptable medical-surgical nursing program met these unique needs. The Returnship Program was designed to support "old dog" RNs and teach them the "new tricks" of acute care nursing.

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Karen Bouwman, Julene B Kruithof. Teaching old dogs new tricks: RN "Returnship" Program.. https://doi.org/10.1097/00124645-200407000-00003

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