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Developing and Retaining Homecare Nurses Through Employer-Based Tuition Assistance Programs: A Mixed Methods Study.
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Journal of community health nursing [J Community Health Nurs] 2024 Jul-Sep; Vol. 41 (3), pp. 175-188. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Feb 23. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Purpose: This study describes how an employer-based tuition-assistance program for homecare workers at one Canadian homecare organization enabled nursing career advancement and retention.<br />Design: A convergent parallel mixed-methods design.<br />Methods: We reviewed existing administrative data and concurrently conducted semi-structured interviews. Descriptive statistics were used on quantitative data and qualitative data was analyzed using thematic analysis. A joint data display was developed to integrate findings from both quantitative and qualitative data together.<br />Findings: Tuition assistance reduced financial barriers to career advancement; 83% of recipients remained with their employer for at least 1-year post-studies but only 29% experienced career advancement. Psychosocial supports, career navigation and coaching to ease the licensing and role transition processes were identified as opportunities to support learners.<br />Conclusion: Employer-based tuition assistance programs are impactful in helping to develop skilled employees. Practical enhancements to further support career transitions may maximize retention to address urgent homecare staffing challenges.<br />Clinical Evidence: Employer-based tuition assistance can be a useful strategy to support nursing career growth and staff retention.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1532-7655
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Journal of community health nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38391137
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07370016.2024.2314077