Lessons Learned

In Brief A novice nurse program was developed to address the need for educational and clinical support for entry-level nurses in a community hospital setting. A focus group was used to assess the novice nurses’ perception of the program and to synthesize lessons learned. Nursing professional development specialists are advised to access the voice of novice nurse participants to meaningfully evaluate and further develop residency programs. This piece highlights a Novice Nurse Program (NNP) developed to address the need for educational and clinical support for entry-level nurses in a community hospital setting. NPD educators are encouraged to include the voice of participants to meaningfully evaluate residency programs.