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Undergraduate nursing transition to clinical practice

Abstract

This qualitative research study explored the perceptions of a sample of novice nurses regarding how their educational experiences prepared them to enter the nursing workforce. A variety of socialization strategies will be presented for use by nurse leaders to better prepare graduate nurses to successfully transition into professional nursing practice.

Description

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

Author Details

Nicole J. Hatzenbuhler, MSN, NDSU Nursing at Sanford Health, North Dakota State University, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA; Julie E. Klein, PhD, Division of Nursing, University of Mary, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Sigma Membership

Kappa Upsilon

Lead Author Affiliation

North Dakota State University, Bismarck, North Dakota, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Educational Experiences, Graduate Nurses, Preparedness

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

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You're not going to learn it all: Graduate nurses' perceptions of preparedness for clinical practice

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

This qualitative research study explored the perceptions of a sample of novice nurses regarding how their educational experiences prepared them to enter the nursing workforce. A variety of socialization strategies will be presented for use by nurse leaders to better prepare graduate nurses to successfully transition into professional nursing practice.