Becker's Healthcare March 21, 2024
Philadelphia-based Jefferson Health is keeping retired more nurses connected to the system through its Nurse Emeritus program.
The program launched in November 2022 with five registered nurses at hospitals in New Jersey. The nurses act as in-person mentors to new-to-practice nurses establishing their skills, ROI-NJ.com reported March 21. Since its launch, 12 retired nurses have joined the program and work in departments ranging from medical-surgical to the neonatal intensive care unit.
The program offers retirees an opportunity to reenter the workforce and provide guidance to new nurses and help nurses at the bedside. To participate, retired nurses...