Articles from November 2026

Graphic for the IONRP Leadership & Insights Blog featuring the title "Why We Started Looking Beyond Nurse Residency" over a multi-level pyramid illustration, with Dr. Nicole Weathers, Director of the Iowa Online Nurse Residency Program, credited as the author.

Why We Started Looking Beyond Nurse Residency

Tuesday, November 3, 2026
What if retention isn't the goal, but the result? This month, Dr. Nicole Weathers reflects on how years of nurse residency program outcomes, conversations with healthcare leaders, and a deeper exploration of engagement led to a new way of thinking about workforce challenges. Follow the journey behind the Organizational Framework for Nurse Engagement and discover why creating the conditions for engagement may be the key to achieving lasting retention and workforce success.