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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Healthcare Professional Development
    • Clinical Skills Assessment

    Background:

    • Newly licensed nurses (NLNs) require robust orientation programs to develop essential clinical competencies.
    • Traditional orientation programs may not adequately prepare NLNs for complex patient care scenarios.
    • Critical thinking is a vital skill for safe and effective nursing practice.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a redesigned orientation program for newly licensed nurses.
    • To assess the impact of a simulated four-patient assignment on critical thinking development.
    • To measure changes in critical thinking skills and confidence levels over time.

    Main Methods:

    • A redesigned orientation program incorporating a simulated four-patient assignment was implemented.
    • Critical thinking was assessed using the Advisory Board's Critical Thinking Diagnostic tool at 10 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months.
    • The assessment covered five critical thinking categories: prioritization/delegation, problem recognition, decision-making, implementation, and reflection.

    Main Results:

    • Significant improvements in all five critical thinking categories were observed between 10 weeks and 6 months.
    • Further significant increases in prioritization/delegation and problem recognition occurred between 6 and 12 months.
    • Newly licensed nurses reported enhanced confidence and readiness for independent practice.

    Conclusions:

    • The redesigned orientation program, including simulation, effectively enhances critical thinking in newly licensed nurses.
    • The program demonstrates sustained improvement in key critical thinking skills beyond the initial orientation period.
    • The findings support the integration of simulation-based assessments in nursing orientation to foster critical thinking and confidence.