REACHing Excellence: A Transformative Mentoring Solution for Late-Career Nursing Workforce Retention

Principal Investigators: Tracie Risling, Fadumo Robinson, Devonee Mueller

In the first quarter of 2023, job vacancies for RNs and RPNs increased by 24% along with the average age of the nursing workforce. In Alberta, 26% of nurses are over 50 many nearing retirement and this is driving nursing shortage pressures expected to continue through 2030. The primary aim of this project is the advancement of the Retention through Experienced and Aspiring Career Harmony (REACH) program, a leadership track for late-career nurses. REACH aims to delay late-career nurses' retirement, combat system ageism, and enhance novice nurse retention through impactful mentorship matches, providing a multi-focused solution to nursing workforce challenges.

For more information, contact Tracie Risling at the University of Calgary ↓ 

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Funder: CIHR Institute of Aging (IA)