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Oncology nursing: Clinical assistant onboarding

American Nurse

History In response to the nursing shortage of the 1980s, the cancer center launched CAP. In addition to introducing nursing students to the oncology specialty, the program also offered them the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge and strengthen their nursing skills.

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Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retention

American Nurse

Mentoring programs can strengthen the nursing workforce sustainably from within the profession. Learning Objectives Explain the ramifications of current nurse turnover rates. Define the differences between mentorship and preceptor programs, and the benefits of implementing a mentorship program. Nursing shortage fact sheet.

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How to Become a Registered Nurse

Every Nurse

Five Steps to Become a Registered Nurse To be successful as a registered nurse and thrive in a healthcare environment with constantly changing demands, you must build a strong clinical and non-clinical foundation. Knowing this, students need to seek out ways to stand out when their application is reviewed during the selection process.