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April 8, 2026The Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing0 citations

Perceptions of Nurse Bridging Education Programs as a Strategy for Workforce Recruitment and Retention: An Interpretive Description Study

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DCDenise ConnellyKPKristin PrenticeMHMelissa E. Hay

Key Points

  • To explore perceptions of nurse bridging education programs and their impact on healthcare workforce retention and recruitment.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with supervisors and staff in healthcare settings.
  • Analyzed perceptions of mentorship, academic-practice partnerships, and government roles.
  • Highlighted the importance of flexibility in work environments.
  • Mentorship and flexibility significantly improve retention rates among nurses.
  • Partnerships between academic institutions and practice settings are essential for addressing shortages.
  • Investment in wage parity is necessary for attracting and retaining nursing staff.

Abstract

Findings suggest supervisors can improve retention through mentorship and flexibility, whereas academic-practice partnerships and government investment in placements and wage parity are critical to addressing workforce shortages.

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Connelly et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d5f10974eaea4b11a7a86fhttps://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260210-02
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