Nurse Information
Riverside Medical Center Joins/AACN Nurse Residency Program™
To help ease the transition of newly licensed nurses from the classroom to clinical practice, Riverside Medical Center recently announced the implementation of a new Nurse Residency Program based on the Vizient and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (Vizient/AACN) Nurse Residency Program™.
The goal of the program is to promote quality and safety, along with reducing turnover for first-year nurses. All newly licensed nurses hired by Riverside Medical Center will participate in the 12-month program.
“The shift from classroom didactic into the practice environment is the most difficult transition for newly licensed nurses. Therefore, it is important that we support this transition with the resources, guidance, and infrastructure that ensures they are successful,” Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer, LaTivia Carr, said.
The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ has provided hundreds of healthcare organizations with a transition-to-practice program for new graduate nurses since 2002 and is nationally recognized as a model program.
“As a three-time Magnet-designated organization, we are always looking for new ways to better support our clinical nurses,” said Laura Fitzpatrick, Nursing Professional Development Manager.
“The Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ is a trusted, evidence-based program that provides a framework to help us meet the needs of our newly licensed nurses – ensuring we are developing confidence and competence so they can provide the highest quality care to our patients,” Fitzpatrick continued.
To learn more about the Vizient/AACN Nurse Residency Program™ click here.
Nursing Mental Health and Resilience Support
The American Nurses Foundation and the American Nurses Association launched a series of surveys to nurses at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. All data gathered has been used for decisions about how to best support nurses during and after this public health crisis.
Explore these free tools and resources offered through the American Nurses Foundation’s Well-Being Initiative:
- Moodfit: Provides tools & insight to improve the fitness of your mental health, including: Self-care, Mood journal, Gratitude journal, Mindfulness meditation, Breathing exercises, CBT thought record, Reminders with key messages, Tips & inspiration.
- Happy App: Nursing professionals can call these support-givers for free. If you ever find yourself needing to talk with someone after a challenging shift, to relieve yourself of stressful thoughts and concerns, or to rebuild your resilience with emotional support, the Happy App Warm Line can help.
- A Nursing State of Mind Podcast Series: In this podcast series, two veteran nurses discuss coping mechanisms with practical ideas to renew our energy, confidence, and the passion for nursing.
- COVID 19 Resource Center: All the COVID-19 resources nurses need, all in one place. Sign up for information, support, and more from ANA’s COVID-19 Resource Center.
- Gratitude Practice for Nurses: Download the Toolkit.
- Narrative Expressive Writing (NEW): Can help build resilience, improve mindfulness, and reduce psychological distress.
- Dealing with GRIEF Videos: A Series of 5 Short, Powerful Videos aims to provide timely and practical information to help you care for the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of your patients and their families.
- After Work Checklist
- Nurses House: National fund for Nurses in need of short-term financial assistance due to illness or disability.
Nursing Mental Health & Resilience Support
The American Nurses Foundation and the American Nurses Association launched a series of surveys to nurses
at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. All data gathered have been used to for decisions about how to best
support nurses during and after this public health crisis.
- Moodfit: Provides tools & insight to improve the fitness of your mental health, including: Selfcare, Mood journal, Gratitude journal, Mindfulness meditation, Breathing exercises, CBT
thought record, Reminders with key messages, Tips & inspiration. - Happy App: Nursing professionals can call these support-givers for free. If you ever find yourself needing to talk with someone after a challenging shift, to relieve yourself of stressful thoughts and concerns, or to rebuild your resilience with emotional support, the Happy App Warm Line can help.
- A Nursing State of Mind Podcast Series: In this podcast, two veteran nurses discuss coping mechanisms with practical ideas to renew our energy, confidence, and passion for nursing.
- COVID 19 Resource Center: All the COVID-19 resources nurses need, all in one place. Sign up for information, support, and more from ANA’s COVID-19 Resource Center.
- Gratitude Practice for Nurses: Download the Toolkit.
- Narrative Expressive Writing (NEW): Can help resilience, improve mindfulness, and reduce psychological distress.
- Dealing with GRIEF Videos: A series of 5 short, powerful videos aims to provide timely and practical information to help you care for the physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual needs of your patients and their families.
- After Work Checklist
- Nurses House: National fund for nurses in need of short-term financial assistance due to illness or disability.
Magnet Site Prep – A Message from the CNO
What you need to know about Riverside’s third Magnet Designation:
A Message from our Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer LaTivia Carr
In today’s video with LaTivia Carr, Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer, we learn some very exciting news about the Magnet re-designation process. Watch it here:
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