Abstract

Vulnerability of new graduate registered nurses (NGRN) requires organizational support when transitioning to a professional role. Varner and Leeds (2012) show 83% of NGRNs are employed in hospitals, and 50% plan on changing employers within 3 years. With the United States (U.S.) in the middle of a nursing shortage caused by an aging workforce, expanding field of practice, aging clientele, decreasing enrollment of nurses due to qualified faculty shortages and limited clinical sites; there is need to offer an enhanced orientation (Booth, 2011). Recommendations easing transition, through implementation of nurse residency programs designed to introduce new nurses to the role of a professional nurse include critical thinking, skill building, confidence building, time management, and socialization; important factors in NGRN satisfaction (Thomas, Bertram, & Allen, 2012; IOM, 2010).

Author Details

Jacquelyn J. Graetz, DNP, MSN, MHA, RN

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

DNP Capstone Project

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Pilot/Exploratory Study

Keywords:

Nurse Residency Program, Rural New Graduate Nurse Residency Programs

Advisor

Lydia L. Forsythe

Second Advisor

Janet Hayhurst

Third Advisor

Elizabeth Markham

Degree

DNP

Degree Grantor

Capella University

Degree Year

2016

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Self-submission

Date of Issue

2016-02-04

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