Nursing project

THIS IS AN EXAMPLE OF SOUTH UNIVERSITY’S INFORMED CONSENT LETTER AND IS ONLY TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AS AN ASSIGNMENT FOR NSG6101 .

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SELF CONSENT

I have been invited to take part in a research study titled: the effects of the retention methods adopted on the rate of nurse turnover

This study is being conducted by Name of the student , who can be contacted at: contact of the student

I understand that my participation is voluntary and that I can refuse to participate or stop taking part any time without giving any reason and without facing any penalty. Additionally, I have the right to request the return, removal, or destruction of any information relating to me or my participation.

PURPOSE OF STUDY

I understand that the purpose of the study is to: the focus of this study is to find out how the retention methods adopted by the organizations are impacting the rates of nurse turnover.

PROCEDURES

I understand that if I volunteer to take part in this study, I will be asked to: to describe the demography; mention the retention practices that are adopted by the organization where I am employed; the personal perception about the retention practices used in the organization; and how such retention affects my decision to quit or stay within the organization.

BENEFITS

I understand that the benefits I may gain from participation include: improving the retention methods that will be adopted based on the study outcome disseminated to the healthcare organization. Improving employee satisfaction and reduction of burnout; and a drop in the nurse turnover rates.

RISKS

I understand that the risks, discomforts, or stresses I may face during participation include: security issues during the study and economic harm from the management in terms of dismissal from their jobs for the information revealed.

CONFIDENTIALITY

The participants will be assured of the identity protection of any personal information collected. All the information collected will be coded to ensure that they are protected. No names or other identities will be used when discussing or giving reports of the data. The file of the data collected will be kept safe within the secured locked cabinet of the principal investigator.

FURTHER QUESTIONS

I understand that any further questions that I have, now or during the course of the study can be directed to the researcher ( Name Of the Research ).

Additionally, I understand that questions or problems regarding my rights as a research participant can be addressed to Dr. Jessica Hillyer, Institutional Review Board Director of Compliance and Training, South University, 7700 W. Parmer Ln., Austin, TX 78729;

[email protected] ; 512-516-8779.

My signature below indicates that the researchers have satisfactorily answered all of my current questions about this study and that I understand the purpose, procedures, benefits, and risks described above. I have also been offered a copy of this form to keep for my own records.

Participant Printed Name

Signature of Participant Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

Signature of Principal Investigator Date (mm/dd/yyyy)

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