In the know: Focus on orientation to help new grads make a successful transition
Stressed Out Nurses Weekly, February 23, 2009
One of the greatest fears of new graduates is the fear of leaving the security of their instructors and being left on their own. The stress that new nurses face arises from the gap between the knowledge learned in school and the application of that knowledge in nursing care.
Orientation provides time for new nurses to strengthen their nursing skills and work on their critical thinking abilities in a supportive environment. During the orientation period, new nurses will work on their competencies, learn about the role of the nurse, figure out how to deal with the rigors of the work environment, and improve their organizational and prioritization skills. And at the end, they should be able to make safe decisions and carry out the normal standards of care for the unit assigned.
A good orientation will:
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Offer a reassuring and warm welcome at the beginning of employment and treat new nurses humanely
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Offer complete and precise training from the onset
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Train supervisors and provide them with the tools to measure the continuing progress of professional competence
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Offer constant support for new nurses
Source: Stressed Out About Your First Year of Nursing, HCPro, Inc. 2006. Be sure to pick up your copy today!
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