Implementing a Hospital-based Radiology Nursing Orientation Program for New Graduate Pediatric Nurses

The potential value of academic practice organization partnerships in facilitating a positive transition experience for Canadian new graduate nurses

“…Outcomes of extended orientation initiatives were generally positive, as they were reported to improve NGNs' confidence, skills, knowledge and retention rates (Strauss, 2009;Chestnutt & Everhart, 2007;Patterson et al, 2010;Cefaratti et al, 2013;Ballard et al, 2012 ;Henderson et al, 2015). Such initiatives were also reported to ease NGNs' transition to the nursing role (Strauss, 2009;Chestnutt & Everhart, 2007;Patterson et al, 2010;Turner & Goudreau, 2011;Henderson et al, 2015).…”

“…Despite mirroring the structure of NRIs/internships, they are not explicitly identified as such, and have thus been separately categorized. These programs aim to support NGNs in their transition to practice (Strauss, 2009;Henderson, Ossenberg, & Tyler, 2015;Patterson, Bayley, Burnell, & Rhoads, 2010;Turner & Goudreau, 2011;Cefaratti, Benninger, & Nguyen, 2013;Ballard, Mead, & Richardson, 2012;Chestnutt & Everhart, 2007).…”

“…Such initiatives were also reported to ease NGNs' transition to the nursing role (Strauss, 2009;Chestnutt & Everhart, 2007;Patterson et al, 2010;Turner & Goudreau, 2011;Henderson et al, 2015). NGNs also indicated feeling supported by practice staff and empowered to implement change and assume leadership roles in the clinical setting (Patterson et al, 2010;Turner & Goudreau, 2011;Cefaratti et al, 2013). Despite such encouraging outcomes, some NGNs reported feeling vulnerable, insecure, unprepared, incompetent, unsupported and overwhelmed while participating in the initiative (Turner & Gourdreau, 2011;Chestnutt & Everhart, 2007;Ballard et al, 2012;Patterson et al, 2010;Henderson et al, 2015).…”