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Oncology nurse residents share insights in legacy letters, reflecting on their residency experiences. These reflections offer valuable lessons for future nurses and program development.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Oncology Nursing
Qualitative Research

Background:

Graduate nurses benefit from reflecting on residency experiences.
Legacy letters provide a unique perspective from nurse residents.
Understanding these insights can improve nursing residency programs.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze legacy letters written by oncology nurse residents.
To identify key themes and insights from the residents' experiences.
To provide recommendations for enhancing oncology nurse residency programs.

Main Methods:

Retrospective qualitative thematic analysis.
Analysis of 30 legacy letters from oncology nurse residents.
Conducted at a National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center.

Main Results:

Four major themes emerged from the analysis of legacy letters.
Letters focused on "what I wish I knew" and "what I learned."
Identified critical areas for professional development and support.

Conclusions:

Legacy letters offer valuable insights into the oncology nurse residency experience.
Findings can guide improvements in residency program structure and content.
Understanding resident perspectives is crucial for nursing workforce development.