The Organizational Environment: Supporting the New-To-Practice Nurse

New-to practice nurses face a challenging and difficult transition into the clinical setting. The confluence of entry into a new setting, preceptors of varying levels of competency, and organizations that do not have structures in place to facilitate this transition all factor into this pivotal event. Preparing future nurses adequately and utilizing best practices to ensure successful transition into practice have an impact on the outcomes of nursing care. Having a clear understanding of the organizational environmental factors that influence successful transition into practice for new-to-practice nurses is critical for leaders to be able to facilitate this transitional process.