title: Evaluating orientation preferences of the generation Y new graduate nurse.
abstract: A literature review was conducted to investigate the characteristics of new graduates and hospital environments that contribute to Generation Y new nurses' susceptibility to role stress and the characteristics of orientation programs that help them successfully overcome the phenomenon. Implications include deliberate preceptor pairings, presence of an advisor/mentor, and focus on professional development. These strategies may help improve retention of the Generation Y new graduate, reduce role stress, and foster empowerment.
authors.affiliation: Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL, USA. klampe2@uic.edu
authors.forename: Kayla
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Lampe
authors.forename: Karen
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Stratton
authors.forename: Julie R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Welsh
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000458:organization & administration*; D024802:Nurse's Role / Q000523:psychology*; D015403:Nursing Evaluation Research; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital / Q000193:education / Q000523:psychology*; D011209:Power, Psychological; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017132:Workplace / Q000458:organization & administration / Q000523:psychology