title: Shock absorbers. Hospital residency programs smooth the bumps for new nurses.
abstract: Residency programs aim to help RNs transition from nursing school to the hectic reality of the hospital, and to keep them from fleeing for the exits.
authors: Terese Hudson
authors: TH
authors: Thrall
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D007397:Internship, Nonmedical / Q000191:economics / Q000639:trends*; D008611:Mentors; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education* / Q000523:psychology / Q000600:supply & distribution; D010557:Personnel Administration, Hospital / Q000639:trends*; D010563:Personnel Turnover / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012944:Social Support; D014481:United States