Revolutionizing New Grad Nurse Retention at St. Jude

In this episode, Morgan Melancon, MSN, RN, CCRN-K of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital joins the show to talk about their Nurse Residency Program for new grads. We discuss the inspiration behind the program and all the details, so be sure to tune in!-------------------------------------------------------------------EPISODE SPONSOR – AMERICAN MOBILEBecome a Travel Nurse at: https://www.americanmobile.com/AMN PassportDownload the app at: https://www.amnpassport.com/-------------------------------------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS:(0:00) Introduction(3:42) Nurse Retention and Patient Care(8:38) Inspiration Behind St. Jude’s NRP(10:10) New Grad Nursing at St. Jude (Nurse Residency Program)(19:39) Determining Amount of Time in Each Unit During Orientation(22:40) Mentorship(27:37) Socialization(35:28) Nurse Residency Program Results(43:10) Preliminary Results Sharing-------------------------------------------------------------------ABOUT THE GUESTMorgan Melancon is the director of Nursing Education and Professional Development at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis. As director, Melancon led the successful revision of the Nurse Residency and Nurse Externship programs, both achieving record-high enrollment. She began her tenure at St. Jude in 2019 as the nursing professional development practitioner for the Intensive Care Unit before becoming manager of Nursing Education. Melancon holds an Executive Leadership MSN degree and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Memphis, as well as a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Louisiana State University. Prior to joining St. Jude, she spent 10 years providing care to pediatric critical care patients at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, where she served in a variety of bedside and leadership roles.https://www.stjude.org/treatment/services/nursing.html?sc_icid=ct-mm-nursing-------------------------------------------------------------------FIND US ONYouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nursingunchartedInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/amnnurseApple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nursing-uncharted/id1570694185Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/1btLYaMHoabT3icqGUgesBWebsite – https://www.americanmobile.com/podcast/nursing-unchartedPowered by AMN Healthcare Connect With UsIf you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend and subscribe to our show on your favorite podcast platform. You can also find show updates and nursing opportunities on our Instagram at @AMNnurse. About AnnAnn King, a seasoned travel nurse with a remarkable 14-year track record, has dedicated the past 13+ years to specializing in Neonatal ICU. Ann has been traveling with AMN Healthcare for 5+ years, enriching her expertise with diverse experiences. Currently residing in San Diego, Ann not only thrives in her nursing career but also serves as the host of the Nursing Uncharted podcast, where she shares invaluable insights and stories from the world of nursing. Connect with Ann on Instagram: @annifer05 Are you interested in coming on as a guest? Send us a message at [email protected] Episode Sponsor:We're proudly sponsored by AMN Healthcare, the leader in healthcare staffing and workforce solutions. Explore their services at AMN Healthcare. Discover job opportunities and manage your assignments with ease using AMN Passport. Download the AMN Passport App today! Do you know a nurse looking to get into travel? Refer a friend to AMN today! Learn more about AMN Healthcare's Employee Assistance Program.  Join Our Other Nursing Communities: YouTubeInstagramApple PodcastsSpotifyLinkedInFacebookPowered by AMN Healthcare Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.