Evaluating an Innovative Program to Improve New Nurse Graduate Socialization Into the Acute Healthcare Setting
Nursing Administration QuarterlyPublished 1 January 2007
Robin Newhouse, Janice J. Hoffman, Jeannette Suflita, Dorna P. Hairston
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The value of a comprehensive program for new nurse graduates in improving nurse retention and decreasing new nurse graduate intent to leave the organization at 6 months is supported.
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Internship programs for nurse graduates must support the socialization of nurses and their transition into the professional role as well as teach the skills and knowledge needed for competence. This study supports the value of a comprehensive program for new nurse graduates in improving nurse retention and decreasing new nurse graduate intent to leave the organization at 6 months.
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