Gutierrez K, McCormack C, Villaverde M
Regis College (Loretto Heights) Program in Nursing, Denver.
AORN J. 1989 Apr;49(4):1052-8, 1060, 1062-4. doi: 10.1016/s0001-2092(07)66812-4.
Although this course is in its infancy, it has become popular among baccalaureate students. Incoming junior students are enthusiastic about an elective course that provides them an opportunity to focus on an aspect of nursing that is no longer available to them in most nursing programs. The morale of the operating room nursing staff, particularly among the preceptors, has increased tenfold. In an era of nursing shortages, creative and innovative methods of recruiting students and retaining experienced nurses in all fields are vital. This unique course may be one of those methods. It is widely known that high morale yields a more productive work environment, lower turnover, and a cohesive work force that provides high quality nursing care in a most cost-effective manner.
尽管这门课程尚处于起步阶段，但已在本科学生中颇受欢迎。即将升入大三的学生对这门选修课充满热情，它为他们提供了一个机会，让他们能够专注于护理的一个方面，而这在大多数护理课程中已不再提供。手术室护理人员的士气，尤其是带教老师的士气，提高了十倍。在护理短缺的时代，采用创造性和创新性的方法来招收学生并留住各个领域的经验丰富的护士至关重要。这一独特的课程可能就是其中一种方法。众所周知，高昂的士气能带来更高的工作效率、更低的人员流动率，以及一支凝聚力强的工作队伍，能以最具成本效益的方式提供高质量的护理服务。
