AI Article Synopsis
- Increased registered nurse vacancy rates are leading to new graduates taking care of high-acuity patients with complex health issues.
- The authors highlight the importance of researching how well new graduates are prepared for these challenges.
- They propose creating a standardized national residency program and share details about an ongoing demonstration project at academic health centers aimed at addressing this issue.
Article Abstract
Increased registered nurse vacancy rates have resulted in new graduates being assigned to care for high acuity patients with complex needs. The authors discuss the research related to new graduate preparation, identify the need for a standardized accredited national residency program, and describe a demonstration project under way in academic health centers.
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