RN Exam Practice
Management of CareQuestion 1835 of 2368

A new graduate asks about a nurse residency program. Which statement by the nurse is accurate?

  1. "It replaces the orientation process with a preceptor for all new graduates."
  2. "It gives organizational support to newly licensed nurses as they transition to practice."
  3. "It is available only to nurses who have earned a master's degree in nursing."
  4. "It is a license that allows a new graduate to practice in several other states."
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Correct answer: "It gives organizational support to newly licensed nurses as they transition to practice."

Residency programs offer skill development, peer networking, and mentorship during the critical transition period.

Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Preparation for the Rn Role: Transitioning Into Practice. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Management of Care"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026