Experience of New Graduate Nurses in Nurse Residency Programs During the COVID-19 World Pandemic.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

11-14-2023

Publication Title

Journal of continuing education in nursing

Keywords

washington; renton; montana; covid-19

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Individuals who entered any nursing program during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) world pandemic were exposed to a different and chaotic learning environment. The goal of this study was to describe the experience of 452 new graduate nurses (NGNs) who entered the profession between 2020 and 2022.

METHOD: This study was a qualitative thematic analysis of an open-ended survey from the American Nurses Credentialing Center Practice Transition Accreditation Program

RESULTS: The thematic analysis resulted in five themes: the pandemic was a significant disruptor, the program was a generally negative experience, the quality of the preceptors and mentors made a difference, the content of the program made an impact, and the residency program prepared NGNs for the RN role by building confidence and promoting relationship building and a sense of community.

CONCLUSION: The 2020-2022 world pandemic created a challenging environment for NGNs to enter nursing and had implications for practice.

Department

Infectious Diseases

Department

Nursing

Department

Health Care Administration

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