Background Registered nurses' profession is nursing which includes provide care, assessment and give advice to the patients. Studies have shown that the transition from nursing student to registered nurse was experienced as a challenge. A transition program was given to the newly graduated nurses to prepare them for the profession. Aim The aim of the study was to highlight the newly graduated nurses experience of the first year in practice. Method The method was a literature study based on qualitative researches. Eleven studies from Cinahl, PubMed and Google Scholar where reviewed for qualitative assurance and analyzed by Friberg's five step analysis. Results Four themes and eight subthemes emerged from the analysis of the studyresult. The first theme was to work as a new graduated nurse which included two subthemes bewildering transition to the practice and lacking knowledge in practice. The second theme was to be a part of the group with the subthemes the pursuit of belonging and difficulties in communicating with the team. Third theme was the challenges within the profession with the subthemes stress and anxiety and lack of self-confidence. Fourth theme was the development within the profession with the subthemes expected success of the transition program and development of professional confidence. Conclusion The result highlighted that the nurses experienced difficulties in the transition to the practice because they weren't prepared for their professional role. The nurses needed support for a successful transition to the practice.