Abstract

APN students and graduates resoundingly express their lack of confidence in beginning their role transition. One medical center identified a 62% turnover rate for newly hired APNs transitioning into their initial practice role. This study is a collaborative effort between the local University and the Medical Center.

Author Details

Janet A. Urbanowicz, PhD, Marjorie K. Unterberg School of Nursing and Health Studies, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA; Danielle Hilliard, MSN, Center for Professional Development Innovation and Research, Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey, USA; Rose Knapp, DNP, RN, APN-BC, Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA

Sigma Membership

Non-member

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Advanced Practice Nurse, Professional Role Identity, Role Transition

Conference Name

Nursing Education Research Conference 2020

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International,National League for Nursing

Conference Location

Washington, DC, USA

Conference Year

2020

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The impact of a focused and intentional APN clinical experience on role transition

Washington, DC, USA

APN students and graduates resoundingly express their lack of confidence in beginning their role transition. One medical center identified a 62% turnover rate for newly hired APNs transitioning into their initial practice role. This study is a collaborative effort between the local University and the Medical Center.