Senior nurses' expectations and support of new graduate nurses' adjustment in hospitals: A qualitative descriptive study.

Aim: This study aimed to identify senior nurses' expectations and support of new graduate nurses' adjustment to their work environment.

Background: New graduate nurses have difficulties in adjusting to their work environment because they are not well prepared for clinical nursing practice upon graduation. Hospitals support their adjustment to their work environment through residency/transition programs.

Nurse managers' strategies for the integration of newly graduated nurses into clinical units in Japan: a qualitative exploratory study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to explore the strategies used by nurse managers in Japan to facilitate the integration of newly graduate nurses (NGNs) into their clinical units.

Background: The integration of NGNs into clinical units is an important issue for both NGNs and nurse managers because the first year of practice plays a vital role in a NGN's career.

Method: Data were generated through semi-structured interviews with 9 nurse managers in 9 acute care hospitals.