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Feeling refreshed: helping RNs return to the work force.

Abstract

In light of the nursing shortage, many hospitals are turning to refresher courses to meet staffing needs. To be successful, the course must be designed to meet the needs of both the participant and the hospital. Although the exact structure of the course will vary by institution, this article details steps taken at one hospital to help registered nurses return to nursing.

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S L Phelps, S V Morice. Feeling refreshed: helping RNs return to the work force.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1432184/

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