Lack of preparation and training, added responsibilities, and poor compensation can cause burnout in nurse preceptors.
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Be a coach for novice nurses
The transition from the educational setting to the practice setting can be intimidating. Make it easier by guiding novice nurses.
Become a successful preceptor
Novice nurses anxiously enter the workplace on their first day, nervously approaching the unit desk to ask for their preceptor,…
Do you remember when?
It’s time for new nursing graduates to join your work environment. Will you be a supportive colleague of their entry…
First-day jitters
Thoughts crash in my mind, like a storm brewing in an endless sea of desolation fueled by anxiety and fear.…
From our readers: How mentorship affects retention rates of new nurses
You likely vividly remember the day you learned you were officially a licensed professional registered nurse. You were excited to…
From our readers…Do veteran nurses really eat their young? Observations of an ‘older’ new nurse
After working successfully for more than 20 years as a graphic artist and structural designer, I decided to enter nursing…
From your ANA President
This month, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of a group of federal programs that have helped shape the face of…
Grooming our future leaders
The future of nursing may be in jeopardy. For almost a decade, we’ve known that when the current shortage peaks…
Helping new nurses set priorities
After 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 priority-setting skills could be better.
Investing in nursing retention is a smart move in today’s economy
Residency programs help new graduates make the transition from school to practice.
Managing new nurse fear and anxiety
Simple strategies can help with transition to practice. Takeaways: Many nurses who graduated in 2020 and 2021 (in the midst…
Myths about being a new nurse
During my 8 years as an RN, I’ve had the opportunity to precept several nurses and student nurses. After the…
Piquing new nurses’ interest in gerontologic nursing
It’s no surprise to nurses who choose to work with older adults that many of their current or future colleagues…
Preventing preceptor burnout
New graduate nurses are vital to the success of healthcare organizations. We need their “new blood” to fill workforce gaps.…
Tomorrow’s Hope
Twice a year, I meet with the new graduates in my hospital and am encouraged by their expectations and their…
Viewpoint: What today’s bumper crop of new nurses means for nursing education, healthcare employers, and consumers
Editor’s note: This issue of American Nurse Today…Online introduces a new regular department called “Viewpoint,” which highlights the thoughts, opinions,…
Welcome to nursing!
By Julie Cullen, Managing Editor of American Nurse Today The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) just released…
Welcome to the profession
ANA is here to support all nurses every step of the way. This content is for Digital Access and Print…
What Works: Developing professionalism and leadership in new nurses
Nursing is a dynamic profession, requiring enhanced professionalism and leadership skills to deal with the increased complexity of the healthcare…
When you don’t know what to do: Prompts for new nurses
The months of December and January usher in not just the holidays, but a new batch of registered nurses from…
