New Way to Float

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Changing to a float pool dedicated preceptor model with a skill layered orientation created a healthier work environment within the float pool. Evidenced by increased work satisfaction and decreased stress and retention increased from 85%-100%. Strong collaboration between leadership and the Nurse Residency program has made this change a success. With the implementation of the skill layered orientation we have created a path for true collaboration for preceptor and orientee growth

Objectives

The audience will see history of increasing graduate nurse hires and retention rates within the float nurse residency program.
The essential elements that have fostered success for float pool preceptors, and non-dedicated orientation units will be demonstrated.
Audience will see how the preceptor/orientee relationships have improved through innovation to allow a seamless transition to practice.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

Disclosures

Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content will be identified by the Nurse Planner within the activity. Any relevant relationship between an ineligible company and an individual with the ability to influence clinical content has been mitigated.

Accreditation refers to recognition of continuing education only and does not imply AACN, ANCC, or CBRN approval or endorsement of any commercial products discussed or displayed in conjunction with this educational activity. Activities with pharmacology hours are to assist the APRN in fulfilling the pharmacotherapeutic education requirements for licensure and certification renewals.

Activities meet the standards for most states that require mandatory continuing education for license and/or certification renewal. AACN recommends consulting with your own state board of nursing or credentialing organization before submitting your certificate of completion.

Refund Policy

Continuing Education Activities are nonrefundable.