A Study of the Current R.N. Orientation Program, Veterans Administration Hospital, Long Beach, California

摘要

The study includes composite opinions of staff members before and after revision of the new orientation program. Information gleaned at periodic steps during and after the orientation of sixteen nurses was felt to be most significant. Although the results of this study are not conclusive, the findings suggest that: the orientation of nurses should hold high priority in a staff development program; the well-informed employee seems to relate more completely to the overall philosophy and objective of the Nursing service; the cohesiveness of this program seems to be enhanced by having specific wards structured for this responsibility; an individualized structured program is a new experience and is appreciated; and that the success of an individualized orientation program requires maximum continuous cooperation and coordination between service and education.