American Nursing Credentialing Center (ANCC) defined Practice Transition as “a formal program of active learning for nurses implemented across all settings and designed to support their progression from an education environment to a practice setting or between practice settings [within the organization]” (ANCC, 2016).

There are five programs based on roles:

• New Graduate Nurse Residency

• Internal Transfer Nurse Fellowship-COMING SOON!

• Experienced New Hire Nurse Fellowship

• Advanced Practice Nurse Fellowship-COMING SOON!

• Nurse Leader Fellowship

PURPOSE

To promote patient safety and nurse engagement by supporting nurses during the critical transition into their new role and/or practice setting.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Monthly professional development sessions
• Opportunities for networking and developing relationships with peers
  and nurse leaders
• Transition support from nursing and organizational leaders

GOALS

• Optimize patient safety and outcomes
• Improve and support nurses' knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Facilitate transition and socialization into their new role and environment
• Increase nurse satisfaction/engagement
• Improve retention rates (decrease first year exit rate)

ELIGIBILITY

• All nurses new to their role and/or practice setting will participate in the TTP programs. No action is required on your part to join the program.
• You must be hired into the health system before participating in the TTP programs. The TTP programs are not a stand-alone program where you can apply directly.

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Target Audience: Michigan Medicine Nursing | Author/Contact: Nurse-TTP@med.umich.edu | Reviewed: 10/1/2023
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