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1University of San Francisco, California Danicka_Le@yahoo.com.
Abstract:
Available evidence suggests that new graduate nurse practitioners (NPs) often feel fear, anxiety, and self-doubt when transitioning from student to licensed clinician. Completion of postgraduate NP residency programs may help to mitigate these feelings. NP residency programs provide mentors, collegial support, and additional clinical learning opportunities. However, few NP residency programs currently exist. The Institute of Medicine's Future of Nursing report recommends increasing the number of NP residency programs. They provide an invaluable resource to new NPs by increasing their confidence in the NP role.
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