New grad nurse feels overwhelmed and unprepared, struggling with anxiety, task juggling, unclear protocols, and lack of efficient information access, on both day and night shifts.

Workarounds Described

• asks multiple questions to preceptor all day
• cries in front of manager and steps off floor
• struggles to look up orders and page doctors simultaneously

Implied Software Gaps

• On-demand clinical decision support app that provides unit-specific medication and protocol guidance in real-time
• Workflow automation that surfaces urgent tasks and reduces cognitive load during shift start
• Shift-specific environment adjustment tool that helps nurses adapt to night shift with sleep and wellness planning

NurseCompass

NurseCompass is a mobile-first clinical decision support app for new grad nurses. It provides instant access to medication administration guidelines, IV setup instructions, lab protocols, and checklists, all tailored to the nurse's unit and shift. It reduces anxiety and improves confidence by offering step-by-step guidance and a "charge nurse hotline" chat feature.