The purpose of this study is to gain greater understanding of new graduate nurses’ (NGN) organizational socialization and to help inform recruitment and support strategies for this population. To this end, it uses Van Maneen and Schein’s theory of organizational socialization to explore NGNs’ perceptions of role conflict, role ambiguity, job satisfaction, and turnover intent at the end of their preceptorship program. NGNs who reported a greater understanding of their work roles and less role conflict, and were working in their first job of choice were generally more satisfied with their job. Previous experience on the unit was not related to any of the socialization outcomes in this study. However, the transition experienced during clinical placements and early work experiences may be different.
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