Related Experiment Video
Updated: Dec 30, 2025

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Transition to Practice: The Lived Experience of New Graduate Nurses in Early Solo Flight
Regina Wilder Urban1, Donelle M Barnes
1Regina Wilder Urban, PhD, RN-BC, CCRN, CNE, is Clinical Associate Professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington. Donelle M. Barnes, PhD, RN, CNE, is Associate Professor, College of Nursing and Health Innovation, The University of Texas at Arlington.
Abstract:
This qualitative study is based on individual interviews with 15 new graduate nurses during their first few months of independent practice. Three themes emerged from the data that reflected their lived experience: feeling overwhelmed, navigating work-based relationships, and finding their flow. Nursing professional development specialists who work with these newly independent nurses are uniquely situated to offer ongoing educational support and to conduct evidence-based conversations with them about the transition to practice.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
The Professional Nurse
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse I
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II
For example, a nurse demonstrating respect and compassion might listen attentively to a patient's concerns, provide...
Nursing Implementation
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities II
Communication between nurses and...
Nurses' Legal Responsibilities I
The legal responsibilities of a nurse regarding informed consent include the following:

