Related Experiment Video
Updated: Feb 11, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
Put Me In Coach: Mentoring for New Graduate Registered Nurses
Chelsey L Best1, Martha L Guthmiller, Traci L Moreland
1Chelsey L. Best, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, is Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Excellence, Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota. Martha L. Guthmiller, DNP, MS, RN, NPD-BC, is Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Excellence, Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota. Traci L. Moreland, MSN, RN, PHN, AMB-BC, is Nursing Professional Development Practitioner, Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Excellence, Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota. Krista M. Salvatore, MSN, RN, NPD-BC, CEN, SAFE-A, is Nursing Professional Development Specialist, Nursing Professional Development and Clinical Excellence, Essentia Health, Duluth, Minnesota.
None:
The purpose of this project is to support new graduate registered nurses (NGRNs) through individualized mentorship to enhance confidence, professional growth, and retention. A Transition Coaching Program led by NPDPs provides structured support across a health care system. Retention reached 88%-93%, with 84% of NGRNs reporting a positive first-year experience. The program effectively eases transition shock, fosters professional identity, and strengthens the nursing workforce.
Related Concept Videos
Nursing Interventions I: Taxonomy of Nursing Interventions
A nursing intervention is a treatment or action based on scientific concepts and knowledge from the nursing, behavioral, and physical sciences. Identifying and prioritizing nursing interventions based on the desired outcome...
Nursing Interventions II: Selecting and Classifying the Nursing Interventions
Nursing Evaluation
Nursing Clinical Information System
A Nursing Clinical Information System (NCIS) is a specialized type of healthcare information system tailored to meet the unique needs of nursing practice. It incorporates the principles of nursing informatics to streamline information management and improve the quality of care delivery.
Critical attributes of NCIS include:
Aims Of Nursing
The Professional Nurse
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.

