Avoiding preceptor burnoutNovember 11, 2010Lack of preparation and training, added responsibilities, and poor compensation can cause burnout in nurse preceptors.
Be a coach for novice nursesMay 11, 2007The transition from the educational setting to the practice setting can be intimidating. Make it easier by guiding novice nurses.
Be your own nurse: Advice from first year RNsSeptember 21, 2022Recently, I had the opportunity to speak with RNs finishing a year-long nurse residency in oncology. I asked them what advice they had for a group of clinical…
Become a successful preceptorAugust 14, 2014Novice nurses anxiously enter the workplace on their first day, nervously approaching the unit desk to ask for their preceptor, who will play a key role in their…
Do you remember when?June 11, 2007It’s time for new nursing graduates to join your work environment. Will you be a supportive colleague of their entry into the profession? Will you go out of…
First-day jittersJune 5, 2018Thoughts crash in my mind, like a storm brewing in an endless sea of desolation fueled by anxiety and fear. It’s my first day on my own as…
From our readers: How mentorship affects retention rates of new nursesApril 11, 2013You likely vividly remember the day you learned you were officially a licensed professional registered nurse. You were excited to be able to apply all the knowledge and…
From our readers…Do veteran nurses really eat their young? Observations of an ‘older’ new nurseJune 11, 2011After working successfully for more than 20 years as a graphic artist and structural designer, I decided to enter nursing school at the age of 43. After graduation,…
From your ANA PresidentSeptember 2, 2014This month, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of a group of federal programs that have helped shape the face of nursing and health care. In 1964, U.S. lawmakers…
Grooming our future leadersJanuary 11, 2007The future of nursing may be in jeopardy. For almost a decade, we’ve known that when the current shortage peaks around 2020, we’ll have 1 million fewer nurses…
Helping new nurses set prioritiesMay 11, 2010After several weeks of classes and partnered orientation to patient care, novice nurses in our large acute-care health system have learned a great deal. Still, most admit their…
Investing in nursing retention is a smart move in today’s economyApril 11, 2011Residency programs help new graduates make the transition from school to practice.
Managing new nurse fear and anxietyApril 12, 2021Workforce evidence collected through the Nurse Wellbeing at Risk survey indicates that the youngest nurses are experiencing more mental health and well-being challenges. Including resilience content into new…
Mentorship: A strategy for nursing retentionAugust 1, 2024The limited pool of qualified nursing staff readily available to provide safe, quality care taxes the human capital management of healthcare organizations worldwide. To maintain an adequate workforce…
Myths about being a new nurseMay 14, 2018During my 8 years as an RN, I’ve had the opportunity to precept several nurses and student nurses. After the students graduate and start their careers, I continue…
Nursing professional development at nightFebruary 3, 2024The Institute of Medicine advocates for well-prepared nurses to manage today’s complex healthcare environment. However, the nursing shortage presents a multifaceted and growing challenge. In an effort to…
Piquing new nurses’ interest in gerontologic nursingFebruary 11, 2008It’s no surprise to nurses who choose to work with older adults that many of their current or future colleagues would rather focus on caring for those at…
Preventing preceptor burnoutJune 11, 2010New graduate nurses are vital to the success of healthcare organizations. We need their “new blood” to fill workforce gaps. But it’s not easy to help novice nurses…
Tomorrow’s HopeJuly 11, 2007Twice a year, I meet with the new graduates in my hospital and am encouraged by their expectations and their questions. They expect to engage in meaningful work…
Viewpoint: What today’s bumper crop of new nurses means for nursing education, healthcare employers, and consumersOctober 11, 2010Editor’s note: This issue of American Nurse Today…Online introduces a new regular department called “Viewpoint,” which highlights the thoughts, opinions, and expertise of well-known nurse leaders. We welcome…
Welcome to nursing!March 15, 2018By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor of American Nurse Today The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) just released a free booklet—NCSBN Welcomes You to the Nursing…
Welcome to the professionMay 7, 2019ANA is here to support all nurses every step of the way. This article is available to American Nurses Association members and ANJ subscribers only. Already a member?…
What Works: Developing professionalism and leadership in new nursesJune 7, 2016Nursing is a dynamic profession, requiring enhanced professionalism and leadership skills to deal with the increased complexity of the healthcare needs of today and into the future. New…
When you don’t know what to do: Prompts for new nursesDecember 14, 2020The months of December and January usher in not just the holidays, but a new batch of registered nurses from accelerated nursing programs across America. For any new…
Be your own nurse: Advice from first year RNsBy: Amy E. Rettig, DNP, MALM, MSN, BSN, RN, ACNS-BC, PMHNP-BC
Managing new nurse fear and anxietyBy: Rose O. Sherman, EdD, RN, NEA-BC, FAAN, and Alyse M. Labat, MSN RN, PCCN
Nursing professional development at nightBy: Jo Anne Foley, DNP, RN, CNE, CNEcl, CCRN; Jo Anne Rosato, BSN, RN, CCRN; Kristen O’ Malley Zetlan, BSN, RN; Tintra Monteiro, BSN, RN; and Nicole Lincoln, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, CCNS
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When you don’t know what to do: Prompts for new nursesBy: Fidelindo Lim, DNP, CCRN, Clinical Associate Professor, New York University Rory Meyers College of Nursing
