New-to-practice nurses rely on support for several months before they are ready to practice autonomously, according to this study.
On this episode of HL Shorts, we hear from Nicole Williams, director of content and test development at the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), about a new NCSBN study on how long it takes for nurses to be practice-ready. Tune in to hear her insights.
G Hatfield is the CNO editor for HealthLeaders.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Newly licensed nurses come into the workforce without the experience required to engage in consistent clinical judgment, and it takes time to build that experience and confidence.
A recent NCSBN study found that out of 200 nurses surveyed, 74% stated that it takes about 12 months to be ready to practice autonomously.