MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The added strain of the pandemic has hit the nursing profession perhaps harder than many others.
Some have found new opportunities, or left the field entirely, and that's creating a void that needs to be filled by fresh-faced recruits.
Saint Francis Hospital is starting a new novice Registered Nurse (RN) program to hopefully fill the void.
Hospital leaders said because of COVID, many new nursing graduates nationwide did not get the needed hands-on experience. They are hoping this program will bridge that gap and allow new nurses hands-on experience while under the guidance of experienced preceptors.
Learn more about the program HERE.