The effectiveness of strategies and interventions that aim to assist the transition from student to newly qualified nurse.

Abstract

Clinical support: Clinical mentorship (with an experienced mentor selected by the new graduate nurse). Clinical learning exchanges, coordinated by area based clinical educators, providing novice nurses with an opportunity to rotate through multiple patient care areas specific to their patient population. Unit based nursing preceptors trained for the role Clinical placement: Various units: medical and surgical services, neonatal and pediatric intensive care unit.

Development of competence in the first year of graduate nursing practice: a longitudinal study

“…(), Edwards et al . () reviewed the literature related to transition from student to newly qualified nurse from 2000 onwards, focusing on support strategies and interventions. Thirty‐three papers were included in the review.…”

“…(), the majority of papers excluded by Edwards et al . () were descriptive case studies with no formal evaluation. Both reviews recommended future research using more objective measures to determine the success of transition programmes.…”

Empirical evolution of a framework that supports the development of nursing competence

“…, Levett‐Jones & Fitzgerald , Baxter , Park & Jones , Edwards et al . , Hoffart et al . , Healy & Howe , Rush et al .…”

“…, Edwards et al . ). Several authors speak of the importance of the team in supporting the development of competence (Pearson et al .…”

“…, Edwards et al . , Healy & Howe ). While elements in these programmes have been investigated, there have been no comprehensive programme evaluations reported.…”