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Nursing residency program: A solution for overcoming transition challenges for newly graduated nurses

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student experience; nursing students; support

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Nabi Foodani M, Amouei K, Negarandeh R. Nursing residency program: A solution for overcoming transition challenges for newly graduated nurses. NPT. 2025;12(1):1-5.