NEW GRADUATE NURSES' ROLE PERFORMANCE AND POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES.
Contributors: Boston University.
Published: 1988
Number of pages: 103
Subjects: Health Sciences, Nursing.; Operations Research.
Description: Discussion between nursing education and nursing service about who is more fully responsible for the education and role transition period of new graduate nurses is believed by some to be one of the most critical issues in nursing today dots one which prevents the profession from attracting and retaining qualified personnel.

The purpose of this study was to examine relationships between new graduate role performance and variables which may affect that performance. The expectation is that, with clearer understanding of these variables, changes can be made in the environment and methods of leadership during educational or orientation programs at colleges and employing institutions which will bring about a smoother and more positive transition period.

In this convenience sample of 103 new graduates and 87 of their evaluators, stepwise multiple regression analysis demonstrated that there are indications for nurse educators, head nurses, and other managers to use the theory of situational leadership by modifying the type and amount of direction used when supervising the performance of students and new graduates. Modification would vary according to the person's level of development during the critical period of transition from student to new graduate nurse. The importance of professional development to the new graduate indicates that nursing leadership may need to examine entry level nursing positions in terms of challenge and opportunities for professional development of the beginning nurse.
Notes: Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 49-09, Section: B, page: 3674.

Thesis (ED.D.)--BOSTON UNIVERSITY, 1988.

School code: 0017.