I've seen newly registered RN's who haven't gained GNP's go directly into agencies & land on my ward as a reliever when regular staff on sick leave. All I can say is it's scary, not only for us having to work with them but for the patients as well. Most of the time we end up doing double the workload because they haven't got a clue and are still in student mode. I do feel bad for those who don't get a GNP but I don't believe they have the knowledge or expertise to be employed without it.