Transition to Practice: Perceptions of Newly Graduated Nurses in Relation to the Participation of Nurse Managers in a Transition Program

Abstract

Throughout existing transition programs for new nurses, few appear to include the participation of nurse managers in its activities. This qualitative study explores the perceptions of newly graduated nurses ( N = 7) toward the participation of their nurse manager in a transition program through dedicated group discussion periods. Four interconnected themes emerged from the interviews. Our findings support the inclusion of this participation in transition programs by nurse leaders to improve the transition experience of new nurses.