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Transitioning Novice Nurses To Expert Nurses In Progressive Telemetry Care, Timothy E. Fraley
Transitioning Novice Nurses To Expert Nurses In Progressive Telemetry Care, Timothy E. Fraley
Nursing Theses and Capstone Projects
New nurses do not possess the clinical skills necessary to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing telemetry unit. The study explores the idea that nurses with less than two years’ experience may not have the self-confidence or experience to begin a career on a telemetry unit. A search of the literature was performed to identify the skills needed to be successful in a critical care telemetry unit. Established orientation programs, nurse internships, and nursing experience were the keywords researched. Patricia Benner’s Theory: From Novice to Expert Excellence and Power in Clinical Nursing Practice (1984) serves as the foundation for this …