Quality Improvement Project to Standardize a Nurse Extern Program Across A Multistate Health System.

Abstract

A multistate health system updated the nurse extern policy and skills list. Because of a knowledge gap and inconsistent practices, there was a need for a standardized program. A literature review, Internet search, and focus group informed the creation of the nurse extern program. The program, which includes a toolkit and role-specific pathways, aligns training practices across the health system.