‘Enculturation toolkit’ sustains engagement and belonging

An “enculturation toolkit” piloted on a progressive care unit at the Phoenix-based Mayo Clinic improved knowledge about the organization and sustained engagement and belonging, a study found. Published in the April issue of the Journal of Nursing Administration, the toolkit sought to improve socialization, connection, meaning and purpose for preceptors and new nurses. Small group meetings with the new nurse, preceptor and unit leaders assisted with enculturation. Survey results showed sustained engagement four months after hiring. The authors, including AONL member Crystal Grys, DNP, RN, an assistant professor of nursing at the Mayo Clinic, believe hospitals could sustain engagement by using toolkit activities during the first year and beyond.