title: Debriefing as a Supportive Component for Registered Nurses in Transition.
abstract: Debriefing is considered a positive approach used to evaluate learning, support communication, and explore emotions following simulation or a clinical experience. This article discusses the use of debriefing as an evolving strategy for new graduate nurses and focuses on the importance of structured clinical debriefing as a component to relieve stress while providing periods of reflection and cohesion.
authors.affiliation: Jean Shinners, PhD, RN-BC, is Executive Director, Center for the Advancement of Nursing, Versant, Hobe Sound, Florida. Larissa Africa, BSN, MBA, RN, is President, Versant RN Residencies, Versant, St. Petersburg, Florida. Beth Hawkes, MSN, RN-BC, is Nursing Professional Staff Development Specialist, San Joaquin Community Hospital, Bakersfield, California.
authors.forename: Jean
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Shinners
authors.forename: Larissa
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Africa
authors.forename: Beth
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hawkes
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009726:Nurses / Q000592:standards*; D016544:Patient Simulation; D015397:Program Evaluation; D011615:Psychotherapy, Group / Q000379:methods*; D012648:Self Care / Q000379:methods; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000628:therapy