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| Recruitment and Retention Monthly |
| October 2005 |
| Low nurse-to-patient ratios and a strong nursing philosophy encourage retention at Colorado hospital |
| Poudre Valley Hospital, a mid-size, urban hospital located in Fort Collins, CO, has a strong commitment to its nursing staff, which is evidenced by its low RN turnover, low nurse-to-patient ratios, and the substantial area of its Web site devoted to explaining its nursing philosophy.
Nurses at Poudre Valley are involved in numerous committees that offer them a direct say in how the hospital is run. The hospital is committed to offering a professional nursing practice where nurses can access education, research resources and concentrate on patient care. |
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