The New Graduate RN Speaks, Again: A Mixed-Methods Study

The study findings demonstrate that the reality shock experienced by new graduate RNs remains a problem that urgently needs our attention. New graduate RNs working in medical-surgical hospital-based settings experience gaps in the areas of information, knowledge, and tools that adversely affect their transition into practice. Nursing academics and practice-based leaders must work together to better understand the new nurse's experiences, mobilize support, and respond effectively.