title: The story of Fable: connecting with the real world of being a registered nurse.
abstract: Fable's story is the result of research using an interpretive approach to explore what it is like to be a registered nurse from the perspective of four new graduates. This story highlights the understanding that nursing is more than just a job: the human connection with patients and staff is a sustaining force during the many tough times experienced by the new grad.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Penney
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000739:Anecdotes as Topic; D002983:Clinical Competence; D004651:Employment; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009722:Nurse Practitioners / Q000523:psychology*; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009723:Nurse-Patient Relations