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Susan Boyer1, Elizabeth Mann-Salinas, Krystal Valdez-Delgado
1Susan Boyer, DNP, RN-BC, is Executive Director, Vermont Nurses in Partnership, Inc., Perkinsville, Vermont. Elizabeth Mann-Salinas, PhD, RN, FCCM, ANC, is a Colonel (retired) and employed at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, San Antonio, Texas. Krystal Valdez-Delgado, BSN, RN, is Geneva Foundation Research Nurse Coordinator, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, San Antonio, Texas. Christopher VanFosson, PhD, MHA, RN, LTC, is Nurse Scientist and Task Area Manager, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, San Antonio, Texas.
Abstract:
This modified Delphi study determined consensus on core nurse competency program components that apply across the continuum of transition to initial practice, to new specialty practice, to a new role, or within general nursing orientation. The literature review found no published agreement on support and systems for universal transition programs. This broad-based study addressed this gap by identifying core elements within a competency or transition program and then ranking their importance within program structure.
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