Facilitating role transition for new graduate RNs in a semi-rural healthcare setting.

Full Abstract

This study describes and evaluates a structured program for orientation of new graduate registered nurses in a setting that has increased the number of new graduate RNs hired in recent years. It describes the elements of a supportive environment for new RNs and brings attention to the need to develop support and recognition of nurse preceptors, who are noted to be the cornerstone of support for new RNs as they make the transition from student to accomplished professional.

Author information

Author/s: O'Malley Floyd, Barbara (B); Kretschmann, Sue (S); Young, Heather (H);

Affiliation: Oregon Health and Science University School of Nursing, Medford, OR 97504, USA. bfloyd(-atsign-)asante.org

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Evaluation Studies; Journal Article

Journal: Journal for nurses in staff development : JNSD : official journal of the National Nursing Staff Development Organization (J Nurses Staff Dev), published in United States. (Language: eng)

Reference: -2005 Nov-Dec; vol 21 (issue 6) : pp 284-90

Dates: Created 2005/12/06; Completed 2006/03/02;

PMID: 16331085, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 2/18/2009, IMS Date: )

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