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Optimizing RN/RPN Skill Mix in Acute Care Settings - RPNAO

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Challenges with Recruitment<br />

• >100 applications received, 62 <strong>in</strong>terviews set up, 10 decl<strong>in</strong>ed<br />

and 52 <strong>in</strong>terviews held , 8 hires <strong>in</strong> total<br />

• Challeng<strong>in</strong>g to stay with orig<strong>in</strong>al criteria‐ graduated 2005 or<br />

later<br />

Orientation<br />

• 6 corporate education days, 3 GIM orientation days and<br />

buddy shifts rang<strong>in</strong>g (10‐20 days)<br />

• same as <strong>RN</strong> competencies, except CVAD, (PICC only) different<br />

populations <strong>in</strong> 3 units<br />

• Ongo<strong>in</strong>g support with<br />

assignment mak<strong>in</strong>g, <strong>RN</strong> accountability<br />

6/1/2011<br />

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