Welcome to nursing: Millennial nurse graduates' perceptions of transition to professional practice

Abstract

Nursing is experiencing a shortage which millennial nurse graduates may help alleviate with a successful transition to practice. Eleven nurses were interviewed to obtain perceptions of their preparedness as they transitioned from students to professional nurses. Strategies for nursing educators to facilitate successful transition to professional nursing will be described.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Joanie Weigel
Julie E. Klein

Author Details

Joanie Weigel, MSN, BSN; Julie E. Klein, PhD -- Division of Nursing, University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Millennials, Preparation, Transition

Recommended Citation

Weigel, Joanie and Klein, Julie E., "Welcome to nursing: Millennial nurse graduates' perceptions of transition to professional practice" (2017). Convention. 153.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/153

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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