For New York hospitals, first-ever citywide nurse residency program will help retention, curb burnout

A group of New York City hospitals, including the city's public system, will be the launch pad for its first-ever city-led nurse residency program, an initiative aimed at curbing burnout and improving retention rates at hospitals. The Citywide Nurse Residency program, as it has been named, will be implemented in 24 participating local hospitals and 500 newly-hired nurses will be provided with specialized training that promotes job retention in its first year. The program is being offered in partnership with the Greater New York Hospital Association, NYU Langone Health, and New York-Presbyterian Hospital and will provide newly-hired, first-time nurses with on-the-job training, focusing on topics including ethics, decision making, clinical leadership, and the incorporation of research-based evidence into practice as well as support and mentorship proven to enhance nurse satisfaction, performance, and retention.