Lessons Learned: Newly Hired Nurses' Perspectives on Transition into Practice

Authors

Carolyn Ziebert, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Carol Klingbeil, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Catherine A. Schmitt, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Alice V. Stonek, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Joan P. Totka, Marquette University
Ashley Stelter, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Rachel Schiffman, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee

Document Type

Article

Language

eng

Publication Date

9-2016

Publisher

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc.

Source Publication

Journal for Nurses in Professional Development

Source ISSN

2169-9798

Abstract

This descriptive qualitative study explored data from debriefs of all newly hired nurses at 3, 6, and 12 months posthire during a newly designed transition-to-practice program at a pediatric hospital. Four major themes emerged: preceptors, education process, adaptation to the organization, and role transition. Supportive factors included staged orientation, limited preceptors, mentors, regular communication with leaders, and a culture of teamwork. Stressors included too many preceptors, mentorship needs, floating, communication challenges, and organizational changes.

Comments

Accepted version. Journal for Nurses in Professional Development, Vol. 32, No. 5 (September/October 2016): E1-E8. DOI. © 2016 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. Used with permission.

Joan P. Totka was affiliated with Children's Hospital of Wisconsin at the time of publication.

Recommended Citation

Ziebert, Carolyn; Klingbeil, Carol; Schmitt, Catherine A.; Stonek, Alice V.; Totka, Joan P.; Stelter, Ashley; and Schiffman, Rachel, "Lessons Learned: Newly Hired Nurses' Perspectives on Transition into Practice" (2016). College of Nursing Faculty Research and Publications. 698.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/nursing_fac/698