{"title":"Navigating the New Normal: Support Needs of New Graduate Nurses After COVID-19.","authors":"Alexis D Best-Rhodes","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This study used a qualitative research design with thematic analysis informed by phenomenological concepts to explore the lived experience of new graduate nurses during their first year of professional practice. The focus was on nurses who were within 1 month of completion of a structured transition program and were working on a clinical unit. Understanding their perceptions of support during this critical period is essential to improving retention and professional satisfaction.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>Data were collected through surveys of new graduate nurses as they neared the end of the transition program and completed their first year of nursing practice. The study examined their personal experiences and perceptions of support systems and contextual factors that shaped their transition to a professional nursing role.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Consistent themes of role strain, emotional stress, and the importance of accessible mentorship emerged. Supportive work environments and structured preceptorships were identified as key elements in easing the transition and improving confidence and competence.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that enhanced support strategies during and after a transition program can reduce stress, foster professional growth, and improve nurse retention.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"183-188"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reflections of Clinical Nurses on Digital Stories Created by Nursing Students in Norway: A Qualitative Study.","authors":"Tone Knutsen Brandeggen, Kristin Glenna Bodsberg, Kirsten Jacobsen Ulfsby, Trude Løkhaug Jensen, Kristin Hjorthaug","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20251209-04","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20251209-04","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>As nurses constantly face increasing work demands, their efforts to engage in their own development can be challenged. Digital storytelling, previously used to support nursing students' reflection on clinical practice, may also hold potential benefits for practicing nurses. This study explored clinical nurses' experiences of reflecting on digital stories created by nursing students as part of a learning activity during clinical practice.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>The study used an exploratory qualitative design. Data were collected through three semi-structured focus group interviews with nurses on a hospital clinical unit and at a nursing home. Data were analyzed with Granheim and Lundman's (2004) qualitative content analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Based on the analysis, students' digital stories (1) provide an oasis for reflection, (2) open learners up to different perspectives, and (3) engage learners from reflection to action.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students' digital stories can be a valuable contribution to continuing education for professional nurses. Further research should focus on long-term strategies for implementing the digital story activity as a part of everyday life on clinical units.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"154-160"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"A New Author Guideline for References.","authors":"Patricia S Yoder-Wise","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260320-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260320-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"147"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595991","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lina Najib Kawar, Emma M Aquino-Maneja, Kim Reina Failla, Sarah L Flores, Veronica Santos Timple, Hannah Jang Kim
{"title":"Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research to Support Nurse Researchers in Developing Articles for Submission.","authors":"Lina Najib Kawar, Emma M Aquino-Maneja, Kim Reina Failla, Sarah L Flores, Veronica Santos Timple, Hannah Jang Kim","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>This article explores the fundamental differences between quantitative and qualitative studies to support nurse researchers in developing articles for submission. As demands for evidence-based practice and scholarly contributions grow, nurses must navigate research design, data analysis, and publication standards with confidence and clarity.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This article outlines the defining characteristics of each approach, from the research question to the implications for practice.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Quantitative research prioritizes statistical measurement and generalizability, whereas qualitative research seeks to understand lived experiences and context through thematic exploration. Despite structural similarities, each method requires distinct ethical considerations and analytical frameworks. By highlighting common publication challenges and offering practical guidance, the authors describe key components of both types of research to empower nurses to select appropriate methods and strengthen scholarly writing.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Greater competence in the complexities of publishing quantitative versus qualitative research will enhance the contribution of the nursing profession to science, policy, and practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"169-174"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Bridging the Gap: Barriers and Strategies for Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education and Professional Development.","authors":"Javier Sánchez-Gálvez","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260304-03","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260304-03","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This column examines barriers to applying evidence in both undergraduate nursing education and continuing professional development, emphasizing the role of nursing professional development specialists in supporting the use of evidence in practice. Strategies are proposed to strengthen the integration of evidence-based practice across academic and clinical environments to enhance nursing care quality.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"152-153"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595899","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Overcoming the Normalization of Deviance in Clinical Practice.","authors":"Sylvain Trepanier","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260304-02","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260304-02","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Despite a robust research base, hospital-acquired conditions and preventable harms persist. Health care professionals must recognize the critical role of evidence to ensure a safe environment for care. This column encourages health care professionals to fundamentally reconsider their approach to evidence to protect patients and the integrity of the profession.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"150-151"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595944","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Harmonizing Well-Being Standards Across the Health Professions: The ANCC Journey to Implementation With APPFA Standards.","authors":"Sheri Cosme, Kristen Evans","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260304-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260304-01","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Leaders from health professions accrediting bodies examined the current state of well-being in health professions education, reviewed existing requirements, and made recommendations for integration of well-being expectations into upcoming manual revisions.</p>","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 4","pages":"148-149"},"PeriodicalIF":1.2,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595968","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Lowly and Critical Preposition.","authors":"Patricia S Yoder-Wise","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260128-06","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260128-06","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 3","pages":"99-100"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357212","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Reply: Recommendations for Enhancing Nurses' Digital Competence Through Continuing Education.","authors":"Pao-Ju Chen","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260218-01","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.3928/00220124-20260218-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 3","pages":"142-143"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Erratum for \"Extended Reality in Nursing Professional Development: A Scoping Review of Continuing Education Applications for Practicing Nurses\".","authors":"","doi":"10.3928/00220124-20260205-01","DOIUrl":"10.3928/00220124-20260205-01","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":49295,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing","volume":"57 3","pages":"144"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147357078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}