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The orientation described in this article is something that sounds appealing to me as a new grad. It exposes practitioners to didactic and simulated experiences, focused peer support, formalized resources, and includes a preceptor.

How to have a successful orientation to optimize transition into the inpatient setting. Focus is on Trauma NP in this article.

This web site has several articles that discuss important components of new NP orientation.

Brief paper from a recent Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Research Congress. The emphasis is on mentoring to fill the gap of little to no NP orientation for new grads.

This article describes the orientation process used in a pediatric cardiac center for APNs to increase confidence in skills, knowledge of role, mentorship, and NP retention during the first year of practice.

This article looked at the factors that affect the role transition from student to NP. It found a positive relationship when the individual received formal orientation. The study found no difference in those who had prior RN experience and those who did not.

This article discusses the transition from RN to an APRN

This article examines the factors that come into play when transitioning from the RN to APRN role.

A recent study of 352 NP conference goers found that NPs who received a formal/structured orientation reported a better role transition experience than those who did not. Interestingly, RN experience was not a significant factor.