Congratulations to the graduates of the second cohort from the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses! Our team is so proud to work with the Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association and offer our transition to practice programs to #nurses across the state. It is so important to ensure new nurses are supported as they enter the workforce, and we're delighted to play a part in this statewide effort to improve and support #healthcare across all communities. #OpusVi #nursing #nursingworkforce #nursesonlinkedin
📢AzHHA is proud to announce that the second cohort of the Arizona Transition to Practice Program for New Graduate Registered Nurses has commenced! With this program, we aspire to create an environment where our nurses can transition seamlessly from academia to practice, gaining the confidence and competence they need to provide the best possible quality care to our communities. This program provides new nurses with structure and additional support beyond their clinical immersion needed to facilitate their transition into the workforce. By the numbers: Get to know our June 2024 cohort: 👩⚕️40 new graduate nurses 👩🏫38 preceptors and 9 mentors 🏥10 participating facilities The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) contracted with AzHHA to assist with the administration of this program. AzHHA has partnered with national curriculum vendor, OpusVi (Latin for workforce), who has developed a transition to practice program that enables health systems and organizations to upskill and retain top talent. This is the first program that promotes the overall retention of registered nurses statewide. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g2UxA2_9