Since its publication in 1996, this book has generated much dialogue and
many research and practice projects. Notably, it has helped in the development
of internship and orientation programs for the newly graduated
nurse as well as clinical development programs for the more experienced
nurse. It has informed educational innovations in prelicensure programs
as well as extensive research on the state of prelicensure nursing education.
The book has been translated into German and Norwegian and has
been used in practice and education in the United States and many other
countries.