Enhancing Transition to Nursing Practice: The Mental Health Immersion Experience.

Anita L Peters1, Lisa A Weber, Nancy Cichra

  • 1About the Authors The authors are employed by the Department of Nursing Education, Veterans Administration Northeast Ohio Healthcare Systems, Cleveland, Ohio. Anita L. Peters, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is nurse educator for mental health nursing. Lisa A. Weber, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is nurse educator for the community living center. Nancy Cichra, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is chief nurse, education, simulation, and safe patient handling. Laura Goliat, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ANEF, FAAN, is program director for the Post-Baccalaureate Registered Nurse Residency Program. The content of this article is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Veterans Affairs or Office of Academic Affiliations. We would like to thank our stakeholders for their participation in and support of this project. For more information, contact Dr. Goliat at laura.goliat@va.gov .

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Summary

New nurses often lack confidence in mental health care post-COVID-19. An innovative immersion experience within a new-nurse residency program aims to build essential skills and confidence for managing complex patient needs, including veterans.

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