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1About the Author Jenni L. Hoffman, DNP, RN, FNP-C, CLNC, FAANP, is an assistant professor, Eastern Michigan University School of Nursing, Ypsilanti, Michigan. For more information, contact her at jhoffm26@emich.edu.
Abstract:
The transition between student and new nurse practitioner (NP) can be challenging. Survival guides given to student NPs may help ease the transition and make it a successful one. This study evaluates the effectiveness of survival guides in two student NP cohorts in the fall 2015 and fall 2016 semesters. Students completed a brief online survey at graduation, and three and six months after graduation. Results support the inclusion of survival guides in NP curricula as a creative way to positively support the transition from student to new NP and improve preparation for NP practice.
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