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Insights from Healthcare Professionals on the Launch of a Graduate Nurse Residency Initiative at a Pediatric Hospital in Hungary

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  • Edit Nyergesné Závodi

  • Viktor Simon

  • Krisztina Antónia Bornemissza

  • Elek Fazekas

  • Borbála Mikos

  • György János Velkey

  • Helga Judit Feith

  • September 14, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Insights from Healthcare Professionals on the Launch of a Graduate Nurse Residency Initiative at a Pediatric Hospital in Hungary

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionNursing Workforce Shortage
Key MechanismsGraduate Nurse Residency Program (GNRP) to support transition and retention of newly graduated nurses.
Target PopulationRecent nursing graduates entering clinical practice.
Care SettingPediatric Hospital

Key Highlights

  • Favorable perceptions of the GNRP among healthcare professionals.
  • Physicians rated overall support significantly higher than nurses.
  • Overall support associated with professional role and ward-level support.
  • High turnover rates contribute to nursing shortages globally.
  • Structured transition programs are crucial for newly graduated nurses.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

    Management

    • Implement structured graduate nurse residency programs to support newly graduated nurses.

    Monitoring & Follow-up

      Risks

      • Inadequate support may lead to transition shock and increased turnover among newly graduated nurses.

      Patient & Prescribing Data

      Newly graduated nurses transitioning into clinical practice.

      Supportive work environments and mentoring are essential for retention.

      Clinical Best Practices

      • Provide mentoring and educational resources for new nurses.
      • Ensure regulated workloads to prevent burnout.
      • Facilitate constructive feedback mechanisms.

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