Meeting Theory-to-Practice Gaps? Evaluation of New Graduates

Abstract

For decades, nursing graduates have exhibited a gap between theory and practice. Healthcare organizations have implemented transition programs to support successful entry into practice. Nurse educators can restructure residency programs to help graduates develop the confidence and competence needed for practice by identifying the gaps between theory and practice for nursing graduates. This study's findings support continual process improvement through evaluation and contribute to the literature about the challenges new nurses encounter.