Abstract
The COVID-19 pandemic has compounded the stress level of nurses and the nursing shortage. In addition, the disruption of bedside clinical experiences has raised concerns about the preparedness of nurses entering practice. A mixed methods study was conducted to learn about the perceptions of frontline nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Findings revealed implications for nurses in professional development as they are challenged to reimagine new nurse orientation and meet the needs of graduates transitioning to practice.