A Program Evaluation of Virtual RNs
To support the nursing workforce and improve patient outcomes, the Duke University Health System implemented a virtual RN (VRN) program and evaluated its impact on 3 nursing units across 3 hospitals. Initial results indicate that the VRN program helped reduce length of stay and associated resource utilization. However, it had limited effects on patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes, such as healthcare-associated infections, highlighting areas for further program optimization.
Authors
- Richard Shaw (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7906-6066)
- J Watson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9617-845X)
- Kay S. Lytle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9845-1501)
- Edward Olszewski
Institutions
- Duke University Health System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JONA The Journal of Nursing Administration
- Published
- 2025-09-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/nna.0000000000001626
- Primary Topic
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00