Abstract

This study is one of the first to describe how new graduate nurses transitioned to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although other studies have expounded upon the experiences of transition to practice for new graduate nurses, few have been conducted during times as far-reaching as a global pandemic.

Detailed abstract attached.

Author Details

Ramona S. Baucham, PhD; Kathy Baker, PhD; Carol Howe, PhD; Michelle Kimzey, PhD

Sigma Membership

Beta Alpha

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Descriptive/Correlational

Research Approach

Qualitative Research

Keywords:

New Graduate Nurses, Transition to Practice, COVID-19 Pandemic, Post-pandemic Challenges, Post-pandemic Repercussions

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Conference Year

2023

Rights Holder

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-10-23

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New Graduate Nurse Transition to Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Directed Content Analysis

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

This study is one of the first to describe how new graduate nurses transitioned to practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although other studies have expounded upon the experiences of transition to practice for new graduate nurses, few have been conducted during times as far-reaching as a global pandemic.

Detailed abstract attached.