Cognitive apprenticeship in hospital orientation for newly graduated nurses

Abstract

The transition from student nurse to practicing, newly graduated nurse (NGN) has been described as a time of challenge. Cognitive apprenticeship (CA) is an instructional strategy that may facilitate ease of transition for NGNs during the clinical portion of hospital orientation. Cognitive apprenticeship utilizes principles that help in developing competence.

Description

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

Authors

Betty A. Key

Author Details

Betty A. Key, EdD, Capstone College of Nursing, The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Omega

Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Newly Graduated Nurses, Preceptors, Transition to Practice

Recommended Citation

Key, Betty A., "Cognitive apprenticeship in hospital orientation for newly graduated nurses" (2017). Convention. 284.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/284

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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