A Streamlined Clinical Advancement Program Improves RN Participation and Retention

Journal of Nursing Administration

Volumn 40, Issue 7-8, 2010, Pages 316-322

  Allen, Susan R ^a   Fiorini, Pamela ^a   Dickey, Michelle ^a  

^a CINCINNATI CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER   (United States)

Author keywords

[No Author keywords available]

Indexed keywords

ADULT; CAREER MOBILITY; FEMALE; HOSPITAL SUBDIVISIONS AND COMPONENTS; HUMAN; INFORMATION PROCESSING; NURSING STAFF; ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT; PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT; PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; PROGRAM EVALUATION; SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION; UNITED STATES; ARTICLE; HEALTH CARE QUALITY;

ADULT; CAREER MOBILITY; FEMALE; FOCUS GROUPS; HUMANS; NURSING STAFF, HOSPITAL; OHIO; PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION, HOSPITAL; PERSONNEL TURNOVER; PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT; PROGRAM EVALUATION;

EID: 77955130681     PISSN: 00020443     EISSN: 15390721     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/NNA.0b013e3181e93978     Document Type: Article

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