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    This study evaluated a Critical Care Internship Program by comparing job knowledge and clinical performance. Graduate nurses in the program showed comparable outcomes to experienced critical care nurses.

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Critical Care Medicine

    Background:

    • The transition for graduate nurses to critical care settings presents challenges.
    • Assessing the effectiveness of internship programs is crucial for developing competent critical care nurses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the Critical Care Internship Program's impact on graduate nurses' job knowledge.
    • To compare the clinical performance of graduate nurses completing the internship with experienced nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • Job knowledge assessments were administered.
    • Clinical performance was evaluated.
    • Graduate nurses were compared to nurses with prior critical care or medical-surgical experience.

    Main Results:

    • Graduate nurses demonstrated adequate job knowledge post-internship.

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  • Clinical performance of internship graduates was comparable to experienced nurses.

    • Conclusions:

    • The Critical Care Internship Program effectively prepares graduate nurses for critical care practice.
    • The program supports the development of essential critical care competencies.