Webinar - Supporting New Graduates' Professional Confidence Building

How do newly graduated nurses transition from uncertainty to professional confidence? Professional confidence is more than a personality trait or a reflection of clinical skill and competence. It develops over time through supportive relationships, constructive feedback, emotional resilience, meaningful recognition, and opportunities to practice with increasing autonomy.

This presentation explores how professional confidence is cultivated, the critical role it plays in nursing competence and effective healthcare teamwork, and practical strategies nurses at every stage of their careers can use to strengthen their own confidence while fostering confidence in their colleagues. 

Dr. Justin Fontenot is an Associate Professor of Nursing in the School of Medicine at Tulane University. He is also the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Nursing Management and Nursing Open, two high-impact international nursing research journals. Dr. Fontenot's program of research focuses on nursing education, educational equity, and strengthening the new graduate workforce through a theory-guided understanding of the development of professional confidence. Dr. Fontenot holds a PhD in Nursing Science, a Doctor of Nursing Practice, a Master of Nursing Science in Leadership, a baccalaureate nursing degree, is a proud ADN-prepared nurse, and is a board-certified nurse executive advanced. He resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.  

This webinar is offered to WSNA members only and attendees can earn 1.0 CNE.  Can’t make it to the live presentation? Members are encouraged to register even if they can’t make it to the live event, as all registrants will have access to the recording and CNE for 30 days post-event. 

The Eventbrite registration link is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1992955431344