Key result
Perioperative Clinical Advancement Program boosts job satisfaction and cuts turnover among perioperative nurses.
Why the study?
Perioperative nursing faces recruitment and retention challenges due to a steep learning curve and limited undergraduate training opportunities amid a critical nursing shortage exacerbated by COVID-19.
Does a Perioperative Clinical Advancement Program improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover rates among perioperative nurses?
Does a Perioperative Clinical Advancement Program improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover rates among perioperative nurses?
A tailored clinical advancement program for perioperative nurses can improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover rates.
May support pilot advancement programs to aid perioperative nurse retention; leaves open confirmation in larger randomized cardiac cohorts.
The United States is facing a critical nursing shortage, with an expected need for an additional 1 million nurses by 2030. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue, causing significant stress and burnout among nurses, leading to high turnover rates. Perioperative nursing is challenged with recruitment and retention because of the steep learning curve and limited undergraduate training opportunities. A community teaching hospital implemented a Perioperative Clinical Advancement Program to address these challenges. The program includes components such as The Art of OR Nursing, The Science of OR Nursing, The Essence of OR Teamwork, and A Unique OR Initiative. This new ladder led to improved job satisfaction, reduced turnover rates, and enhanced professional development opportunities for nurses. The pilot program's success highlights the importance of tailored retention strategies and systematic interventions to support and retain perioperative nurses, ultimately contributing to better patient care and organizational stability.
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Finlayson et al. (2025) studied Nursing shortage and retention. Perioperative Clinical Advancement Program was evaluated on Job satisfaction, turnover rates, and professional development opportunities. Implementation of a Perioperative Clinical Advancement Program led to improved job satisfaction, reduced turnover rates, and enhanced professional development opportunities for perioperative nurses.
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