Retention in Graduate Entry Nursing Programmes- Recommendations to Retain

Abstract

Retention of nursing staff is an issue of global concern, yet attrition rates amongst pre-registration nursing students is considerable. The International Graduate Entry Nursing network have collaborated to identify the problem and develop evidence informed recommendations to aid the retention of students on such programmes. A subgroup of five academics from the International Graduate Entry Nursing network was established to explore best practice for the retention of graduate entry nurses. Seven meetings were conducted in 2024, reviewing the available literature on GEN retention and adopting a pragmatic reflective approach to making endorsements collaboratively evaluated and agreed. Through collective evidence sharing, subgroup members have discussed the literature implications and made recommendations for best practice for the retention of GEN students. The retention of GEN students is vital to support the global nursing shortage. Recommendations developed from international collaborative working can help identify relevant evidence to support the retention of GEN students.