Supporting Clinical Readiness and Well-Being in New Graduate Nurses: A Scoping Review

Angela Cyr, MaineHealth

Presented at the . 2026 Sigma 38th International Nursing Research Congress

Supported by the Interprofessional Research & Innovations Council (IRIC) at MaineHealth.

Abstract

Objective: To map and synthesize current evidence on orientation strategies that integrate clinical and psychosocial support for newly licensed nurses, with a focus on first-year retention outcomes.