title: A group orientation model for new graduate nurses.
abstract: A local hospital implemented a unique, fiscally resourceful orientation strategy constructed by a nursing faculty professor designed to accommodate the needs of the graduate nurse (GN) in making the transition from academia to practice. The nurse faculty provided a reliable "hands-on" small group orientation to four new graduates simultaneously. This group orientation strategy provided these GNs with a preceptor, mentor, and role model to assist in their transition.
authors.affiliation: Niagara County Community College, Sanborn, New York, USA. jwoodworth@niagaracc.suny.edu
authors.forename: Julie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Woodworth
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D004506:Education, Nursing; D006801:Humans; D007318:Inservice Training / Q000379:methods*; D008611:Mentors; D017145:Models, Educational; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D009741:Nursing Staff, Hospital; D009745:Nursing, Supervisory; D011231:Preceptorship; D013192:Staff Development / Q000379:methods