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Effect of student nurse intern position on ease of transition from student nurse to registered nurse
Jennie E Steen1, Elizabeth W Gould, Bonnie Raingruber
1University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA. jenniesteen@comcast.net
Abstract:
This quantitative study investigated the effect of the student nurse intern position on the ease of transition from student nurse to registered nurse. Results indicated that interns believed the program increased their confidence in performing nursing tasks and in interacting with patients and families and also created opportunities for career advancement. The study results demonstrate that internship programs for nurses can significantly contribute to the success of new graduate nurses and consequently the quality of staff development.
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