When MultiCare Health System launched a structured transition-to-practice program to support internationally educated nurses (IENs) entering U.S. acute care settings, they used a tiered skill precepting model to boost confidence, competency, and readiness. This approach not only reduced onboarding time and improved staff retention but also led to significant cost savings and high satisfaction among leaders and IENs alike.

Tennessee Oncology transitioned from a fragmented, clinic-specific education model to a centralized department focused on delivering consistent, evidence-based professional development across the organization. Over the course of a  year, the team built a strategic infrastructure, standardized orientation processes, and launched innovative training programs that empowered nearly 600 new team members—setting a new benchmark for excellence in nursing education and onboarding.

In this episode of the NPD Forecast Podcast, Mandi Walker, DNP, RN, NPDA-BC, NEA-BC; Sarah Gibbons, PhD, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, NPD-BC, CPN; and Danyel Germain, DNP, RN, CHSE, join host Naomi Fox, DNP, RN, NPD-BC, CCRN, and special guest co-host Jesse Scapinello, MSN, RN, to explore how technology and leadership can empower nurses and transform practice.