Transforming the Journey for Newly Licensed Registered Nurses
The Journal of Continuing Education in NursingPublished 11 April 2012
Cindra Holland, Gail Moddeman
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A nurse residency program designed to ease the transition during the first year of practice at a Midwestern health care organization was implemented, resulting in a decrease in turnover and improved confidence.
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Newly licensed nurses entering into practice experience stressors related to daily challenges. This evidence-based practice project implemented a nurse residency program designed to ease the transition during the first year of practice. Newly licensed nurses at a Midwestern health care organization were enrolled in a yearlong nurse residency program and were required to attend one 4-hour session monthly. Program outcomes included a decrease in turnover and improved confidence.
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