New nurse graduates in critical care units need better support

The Mail & Guardian | 12.05.2026 17:12
Each year on 12 May, International Nurses Day reminds us of the indispensable role nurses play in sustaining healthcare systems. Yet behind the resilience and dedication of the profession lies a critical, often overlooked problem: how we support new nurse graduates (NNGs) as they transition into some of the most demanding clinical environments, particularly critical care units (CCUs).