Your first year as a nurse is easier with a structured program. Most countries offer some kind of support for newly qualified nurses.
Country
Common name
What it usually includes
United States
Nurse residency program
A preceptor, classroom days and unit rotations
United Kingdom
Preceptorship
Protected learning time and a named preceptor
Canada
Transition or new graduate program
Orientation and mentoring, varying by province
Australia
Graduate or transition to practice program
Rotations, study days and clinical support
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How to choose a program
- Ask how long orientation lasts and who your preceptor will be
- Ask how many teaching days are included
- Ask how new nurses are supported on night shifts
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