Date on Paper
8-2020
Document Type
Doctoral Paper
Degree Name
D.N.P.
Department
Nursing
Committee Chair
Malone, Angie
Committee Member
Meyer, Kimberly
Author's Keywords
Bone marrow transplant (BMT); nurse self-efficacy; nurse orientation; nurse development
Abstract
Nurse orientation programs focus on establishing a nurse’s ability to perform skills necessary in the organization’s setting. The purpose of this project was to develop a unit-specific orientation program for the experienced registered nurse transitioning into providing care for pediatric bone marrow transplant (BMT) patients at a local children’s hospital to enhance nurse knowledge and satisfaction. Melnyk and Fineout-Overholt’s rating system for the hierarchy of evidence was used in the selection of articles with high levels of evidence for the critical appraisal of the supporting literature for the program development. The best practices for orientation content provide constructive effects on nursing knowledge, satisfaction, and serve as evidence for the content. Bandura’s Social Cognitive Theory, specifically self-efficacy, was the contributing theoretical framework for advancing the knowledge of pediatric oncology nurses who participate in the orientation program. Orientation materials were obtained and adapted as the main components for a positive orientation at the hospital. A unit-specific orientation based on evidence will provide an operational process for the experienced nurse transitioning to a specialized unit. The results of this project aided in the transition of nurses into the new environment and expected role. After implementation, this project was aimed to increase nurse knowledge and self-efficacy.
Recommended Citation
Shell, Erika L., "Implementing a standardized pediatric bone marrow transplant orientation." (2020). Doctor of Nursing Practice Papers. Paper 89.
Retrieved from https://ir.library.louisville.edu/dnp/89
