Abstract

A transition to practice program was implemented in a Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to manage new hire transition into the specialty area. Results of the program were statistically significant and showed improvement in knowledge gained and feeling of preparedness to practice as a nurse in the NICU.

Authors

Megan Zerillo

Author Details

Megan Zerillo, DNP, RN, Ida V. Moffett School of Nursing, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Sigma Membership

Gamma Eta

Lead Author Affiliation

Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Education, Neonatal Nurse, Transition to Practice

Conference Name

Leadership Connection 2018

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2018

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Developing a transition to practice program to enhance neonatal nurse expertise

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

A transition to practice program was implemented in a Regional Neonatal Intensive Care Unit to manage new hire transition into the specialty area. Results of the program were statistically significant and showed improvement in knowledge gained and feeling of preparedness to practice as a nurse in the NICU.