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Sheri Matter1, Kelly A Wolgast1
1College of Nursing, The Pennsylvania State University, Nursing Sciences Building, University Park, PA 16802, USA.
Abstract:
As novice nurses enter the workforce, they are supported by their organizations in multiple ways. During the transition period, they are developing efficiencies that are important as they become advanced beginner nurses and then competent nurses. It is important for nurses to receive support in their journey to competency to gain efficiency while providing quality patient outcomes. This article explores opportunities to develop efficiencies as nurses enter practice. There are opportunities in personal support and with system support. Nurse leaders support novice nurses by facilitating proper professional experiences and proper system support.
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