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Leveling Academic Preparedness for Graduate Nursing Students Through an Onboarding Program
Kimberly Douglas1, Christina Ferrell1, Margaret Fortenberry-Calcote1
1University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Nursing, Jackson, Mississippi.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|November 5, 2025
Summary
Onboarding programs significantly benefit graduate nursing students by reducing anxiety and improving academic preparedness. These programs are crucial for retaining diverse, full-time students in advanced practice nursing roles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Graduate Student Support
- Advanced Practice Nursing
Background:
- Supporting diverse, full-time graduate nursing students is vital for advanced practice nurse retention.
- Onboarding programs connect students to resources, reducing anxiety and attrition.
- Effective onboarding enhances academic preparedness for graduate nursing students.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the benefits of a specific onboarding program for graduate nursing students.
- To assess the impact of the onboarding program on student success and retention.
Main Methods:
- Convergent mixed-methods design utilized in 2023.
- Graduate students participated in a semester-long onboarding course.
- Data collected via online surveys and virtual focus group interviews.
Main Results:
- 194 graduate students enrolled in the "Student Success Corner" program.
- 67 students completed the online survey; 5 students participated in focus groups.
- Qualitative and quantitative data indicated positive program outcomes.
Conclusions:
- Onboarding programs demonstrate significant potential in promoting graduate student success.
- Findings support the integration of structured onboarding for nursing students.
- The study highlights the value of institutional support for student retention.
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