Graduate nurse experiences of support: A review
Nurse Education TodayPublished 1 February 2016
Isabelle Gardiner, Jade Sheen
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The review identified three main themes that influence the transition from student to registered nurse, which included, 1) feeling stressed and overwhelmed by nursing responsibilities, 2) the amount of support from senior nurses and 3) the importance of feedback on their performance as nurses.
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Further research that is focused on the support and feedback provided to new nurses is needed.
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Health ProfessionsNursing
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