Article demonstrates the role of Programmatic Advisors in nurse residency programs, emphasizing improved retention and competency for newly licensed registered nurses.
Nursing shortages, driven by high turnover among newly licensed registered nurses (NLRNs), challenges healthcare systems. Nurse residency programs (NRPs) help bridge the academic–practice transition. Within NRPs, the Programmatic Advisor plays a vital, strategic role aligned with professional development standards. This article examines nursing workforce challenges and the evolving NRP Programmatic Advisor role, which incorporates evidence-based strategies for assessment, collaboration, leadership, and outcomes. Their impact strengthens NLRN retention, competency, and organizational success through strategic, evidence-based leadership.
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