Letter of Transmittal The DirectorNursing Education DepartmentMinistry of Health KAAHDear Ms TaibahI hereby submit a report on nursing education of new graduate nurses in Saudi hospitals. The report extensively describes the problems associated with inadequate orientation for graduate nurses. It also makes several recommendations to the Nursing Education Department in KAAHThe report reviews the state of new graduate nurse retention and job satisfaction in Saudi Arabia`s health sector. It embarks on a comparative study of other countries using nursing academic journals and clearly establishes that graduate retention of new hires in the nursing sector is an area of major concern. The report outlines different reasons that contribute to the high turnover of new graduate nurses. It makes recommendations that support the development of a longer orientation program for new nurses.I acclaim this report to you and pray that the education department will accord high priority to its recommendationsYours Sincerely Emad Management Issues in Nursing Education of New Graduate NursesNameCourse numberInstructor`s nameDateTable of ContentsExecutive summary .............................................................................................................ivIntroduction ..........................................................................................................................1Background ...........................................................................................................................2Literature Review .................................................................................................................4Abating Work related Stressors....................................................................4 Mentorship ………………………………………………….....................5Unrealistic expectations ..............................................................................6Discussion .............................................................................................................................6Recommendations ................................................................................................................8Conclusion ...........................................................................................................................9References ...............................................................................................................................10Executive summary Nursing education for new graduate nurses is very important in determining their retention and job satisfaction. Many new graduate nurses in Saudi Arabia undertake a three-month orientation program that is largely insufficient in developing their skills and competence in the profession. Many are frustrated by the high expectations to deliver holistic and evidence based care that only experienced nurses are able to provide. Additionally, many of the experienced nurses are...