Development of the CLEAR Program to Bridge the Theory-Practice Gap for New Graduate Nurses.

Authors

Seoung-Joo Kim, Bo-Yeon Lee, Heui-Kyeong Kwon, Jin-Young Jung, Nam-Ju Lee

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Journal of continuing education in nursing. Pages 1-7. Sep 16, 2026. Epub Sep 16, 2026.

Abstract

New graduate nurses often face challenges in bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and clinical practice. This study developed and evaluated the Case-based Learning, Experiential Analysis & Application, and Reflection (CLEAR) program, a structured experiential learning model based on Kolb's theory, to facilitate their early adaptation.
A single-group pretest-posttest design was employed with 30 new graduate nurses. The 8-week program, developed using the Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation (ADDIE) model, integrated case-based learning, experiential analysis, clinical application, and structured reflection.
Practical knowledge and clinical readiness improved significantly (p < .001). Although total organizational socialization scores remained stable, subdomains showed mixed results: self-efficacy and job satisfaction significantly increased, whereas self-perceived job performance declined, reflecting a "reality check" and recalibration of self-appraisal. Educational satisfaction was high.
The CLEAR program effectively transformed abstract knowledge into actionable clinical competence. The findings indicate that an integrated experiential learning approach-combining case-based learning, clinical application, and structured reflection-supports safe transition and professional growth.

PMID:
42743147
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 16 Sep 2026.

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