The First 18 Months in Practice
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TL;DR
A process model of the development of a newly graduated nurse is presented that integrates novice to expert skill acquisition, adult learning, and transition theory and can be used by organizations to design developmentally appropriate support strategies.
Abstract
The purpose of this article is to present a process model of the development of a newly graduated nurse. The model is useful in helping new graduates interpret their experience during their first crucial months in practice and can be used by organizations to design developmentally appropriate support strategies. The model integrates novice to expert skill acquisition, adult learning, and transition theory.