Turning feedback into foresight: Leveraging nurse resident perspectives for program improvement
This presentation, led by Brittany Beckmann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is designed to provide Nurse Residency Program (NRP) Coordinators with key insights on improving their programs through nurse resident feedback. It is grounded in data gathered from focus groups conducted during the 2024 NRP annual conference, which aimed to evaluate the program and understand nurse resident perceptions of support and professional satisfaction. The presentation will outline the focus group findings, emphasizing the unique perspective they offer in understanding challenges and opportunities within nursing programs. The data reflect the viewpoints of nurse residents, providing a comprehensive understanding of support and satisfaction within the program from those directly experiencing it.
Following the presentation of data, an interactive group sharing activity will be facilitated. This activity will encourage coordinators to reflect on their current program offerings and consider how they can utilize the insights from nurse residents to enhance their programs. The objective of this presentation is not only to share data but also to foster dialogue and inspire innovation in program improvement. By sharing these findings and prompting reflective thought, the goal is to collectively improve nursing programs and better support nurse residents.
Target Audience
- Nurses
- Other Healthcare Professionals
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Describe two strategies to improve nurse resident support and professional satisfaction within a nurse residency program.
- Discuss the impact of program stakeholders including coordinators, managers, preceptors, mentors and peers on the transition-to-practice experience of nurse residents.
FACULTY
Brittany Beckmann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
NRP Sr. Programmatic Advisor
Vizient Inc.
Brittany Beckmann, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
NRP Sr. Programmatic Advisor
Vizient Inc.
Meg Ingram, MSN, RN
Sr Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.
Kelly Gallagher, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, NEA-BC
Director, Nursing Programs
Vizient Inc.
Dana Garcher, MS, RN
Sr. Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.
Vickie Adams, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Sr. Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.
Lindsay Ross, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CMSRN
Sr. Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.
Kaile Crawford, MSN, RN, NPD-BC
Sr. Programmatic Advisor
Vizient, Inc.
Marilu Kelly, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CHCP
Director, Continuing Education
Vizient, Inc.
Kim Bentley, CHCP
CE Programs Manager
Vizient, Inc.
DISCLOSURE

In support of improving patient care, Vizient, Inc. is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Designation Statement(s)
Nurses (CNE)
This activity is designated for 1.00 contacts hours.
Vizient, Inc. is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number CEP12580, for 1.00 contact hours.
Available Credit
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 General CE - Attendance