Retrospective analysis reveals decreases in perceived support and job satisfaction among new graduate nurses, suggesting further peer support is vital.
New graduate nurses (NGNs) experience challenges in transition to practice impacting patient safety and retention. Within a large nonprofit academic hospital, 273 NGNs voluntarily completed Casey–Fink Graduate Nurse Surveys at 1 month and 1 year. Retrospective analysis revealed significant increases in clinical competencies and decreases in perceived support, positive role-modeling, and satisfaction with chosen career over the transitional year. NGNs need continued peer and unit-based support to impact job satisfaction and workforce retention.
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