Authors

  1. Little, Jeanette P. DNP, RN, NEA-BC
  2. Ditmer, Dianne PhD, RN, CFN, CRM, CMI-III, SANE, DABFN, FACFE
  3. Bashaw, Marie A. DNP, RN, NEA-BC, CNOR

Abstract

Newly graduated RNs are the workforce of the future. The complex healthcare environment makes the transition from new graduate to competent RN challenging. A structured support system is essential to smooth the transition process. Nursing residency programs are well established in the literature as a mechanism of support. This article describes the implementation of a system-level new-graduate nurse residency across multiple facilities.