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.
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
Recommended Citation
Zerillo, Megan, "Developing a transition to practice program to enhance neonatal nurse expertise" (2024). Leadership. 34.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/leadership/2018/posters/34
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.