Abstract

The purpose of this study was to explore the differences between participation in a nurse residency program versus a traditional orientation program and the effect they may have on new graduate nurses" professional self-concept.

Author Details

Allison Bautista, SN; Sarah Elizabeth Kelly, PhD; Molly Naft, SN; Maria LoGrippo, PhD -- School of Nursing, Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Lead Author Affiliation

Rutgers University, Newark, New Jersey, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Nurse Residency Program, New Graduate Nurses, Professional Self-Concept

Conference Name

28th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Dublin, Ireland

Conference Year

2017

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Do nursing residency programs influence new graduate nurses' professional self-concept?

Dublin, Ireland

The purpose of this study was to explore the differences between participation in a nurse residency program versus a traditional orientation program and the effect they may have on new graduate nurses" professional self-concept.