Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 5, 2026
13:57
Assessing the Multiple Dimensions of Engagement to Characterize Learning: A Neurophysiological Perspective
Published on: July 1, 2015
New Graduate Transition Programs: It's All About Engagement
Marcia A Docherty1, Andrea L Taylor2, Josh T Duncan2
1School of Leadership Studies, Royal Roads University, Victoria, BC V9B 5Y2, Canada.
Nursing Reports (Pavia, Italy)
|July 27, 2026
Summary
Refreshed New Graduate Transition Programs (NGTP) significantly boosted new nurse engagement and retention. This initiative reduced new graduate turnover and casual positions, enhancing workforce stability in healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Healthcare Workforce Development
- Program Evaluation
Background:
- Island Health has provided a New Graduate Transition Program (NGTP) since 2005.
- The program underwent a curricular refresh for 2022-2024 to support new nurse graduates during pandemic recovery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of a refreshed New Graduate Transition Program (NGTP) on new nurse graduate engagement and retention.
- To inform program improvements through an action-oriented evaluation strategy.
Main Methods:
- Utilized an engaged, action-oriented evaluation strategy with iterative Look-Think-Act cycles.
- Focused on building relationships with user groups and key stakeholders to guide program adjustments.
Main Results:
- New graduate engagement in the NGTP increased from 0.01-36% to 14-61% post-refresh.
- New graduate departures within one year decreased from 7% (2021) to 4% (2023).
- Proportion of new graduates in casual positions decreased from 24% (2023) to 8% (2024).
Conclusions:
- Intentional relationship building is crucial for successfully integrating new nurse graduates.
- Programmatic changes positively impacted new nurse engagement, retention, and role stability.
Related Concept Videos
01:20Motivational Cycle
The motivational cycle is a key concept that explains how individuals are motivated to meet their needs. At its core, the cycle revolves around four distinct stages: need, drive, goal-directed behavior, and goal achievement. These stages respond to imbalances in the body or mind, prompting actions that restore balance.
The cycle begins with a need. This need can arise from various conditions, such as hunger, thirst, or temperature changes. For instance, when an individual feels cold, their body...
The cycle begins with a need. This need can arise from various conditions, such as hunger, thirst, or temperature changes. For instance, when an individual feels cold, their body...
01:30Community Based Intervention
Community-based interventions in mental health represent a paradigm shift from institution-centered care to treatments embedded within the fabric of local communities. By prioritizing inclusion and leveraging existing societal structures, this approach fosters a supportive environment conducive to addressing mental health challenges while promoting individual dignity and agency.
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
Foundations of Community Mental Health Programs
Central to the success of community-based interventions is the...
01:29Impression Management Techniques III: Aligning Actions
Aligning actions are communicative strategies individuals employ to maintain social harmony and preserve personal identity in the face of potential disruptions to social norms. These actions are particularly important in managing social impressions when one's behavior might be seen as inappropriate, incompetent, or morally questionable.Types of Aligning ActionsThe three principal types of aligning actions are disclaimers, accounts, and apologies.DisclaimersDisclaimers are preventive; they are...
01:38Cognitive Dissonance
Social psychologists have documented that feeling good about ourselves and maintaining positive self-esteem is a powerful motivator of human behavior (Tavris & Aronson, 2008). In the United States, members of the predominant culture typically think very highly of themselves and view themselves as good people who are above average on many desirable traits (Ehrlinger, Gilovich, & Ross, 2005). Often, our behavior, attitudes, and beliefs are affected when we experience a threat to our...
01:27Emerging Adulthood
Jeffrey Arnett's concept of emerging adulthood offers a framework to understand the unique developmental stage between adolescence and full-fledged adulthood, generally from ages 18 to 25. This period is marked by extensive exploration and shifts in identity, relationships, and career choices, a process known in psychology as role experimentation. Emerging adulthood reflects the evolving cultural expectations surrounding adulthood and the dynamic process of personal transformation during this...
01:15Nursing Implementation
Implementation is the execution of the nursing care plan developed during the planning phase.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.
The five steps to implementing effective nursing care include reassessing the patient, reviewing and revising the existing nursing care plan, organizing the resources and care delivery, anticipating and preventing complications, and implementing nursing interventions.