Knowledge translation interventions for critically ill patients: a systematic review*.

Objective: We systematically reviewed ICU-based knowledge translation studies to assess the impact of knowledge translation interventions on processes and outcomes of care.

Data Sources: We searched electronic databases (to July, 2010) without language restrictions and hand-searched reference lists of relevant studies and reviews.

Study Selection: Two reviewers independently identified randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing any ICU-based knowledge translation intervention (e.

"Hit the ground running": perspectives of new nurses and nurse managers on role transition and integration of new graduates.

The workplace for new graduates must be a constructive learning environment to facilitate their development. Nurse managers need new graduates who can "hit the ground running." Conflict between the needs of new nurses and the realities of the workplace often creates role confusion and tension in new graduates and threatens employers' ability to retain them.