Evaluation of Better Jobs, Better Care
October 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
Better Jobs Better Care sought to change public policy and management practice to improve recruitment and retention of high-quality paraprofessional direct care workers (DCW).
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October 1, 2010 | Survey/Poll
Better Jobs Better Care sought to change public policy and management practice to improve recruitment and retention of high-quality paraprofessional direct care workers (DCW).
National Program
To increase the stature and academic standing of nurse faculty and draw more nurses to teaching careers by creating a cadre of national leaders in academic nursing through career-development awards to outstanding junior nurse faculty.
National Program
To create changes in policy and practice that will lead to recruitment and retention of high-quality direct care workers in nursing homes and in home- and community-based settings.
July 1, 2008 | Journal Article
This article presents findings from a study that used a stress and support model to examine the association between job satisfaction and common stressors, individual-level direct care workers' characteristics, and organizational and management issues.
November 27, 2012 | Journal Article
Initiatives to strengthen the capacity to provide excellent patient care by increasing QI practices have grown in the last decade. In this study, the authors examine two cohorts of newly registered nurses, two years apart, to compare participation in QI activities.
February 23, 2009 | Story
NurseConnect.com highlights the experiences of a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Executive Nurse Fellow.
April 23, 2007 | Story
As a result, employees are now recognized as essential to the institution's success, empowered to proactively recommend solutions to even the most complex organizational problems.
April 1, 2012 | Evaluation
This evaluation assesses work-based learning systems and partnerships, and articulates the successes and challenges of the Jobs to Careers program in achieving its objectives.
November 4, 2011 | Program Result
The National Organization on Disability worked with the U.S. Army to develop, implement and assess the Wounded Warrior Careers program, which provides career-development support to severely injured veterans and key family members.
November 4, 2011 | Program Result
Dwayne Beason, a retired soldier, maintains his commitment to the military community by helping severely injured veterans pursue their career dreams - from training and education all the way through job interviews and performance.