The aim was to investigate occupational stress among newly graduated nurses in relation to the workplace and clinicla group supervision. Being a newly graduated nurse is particulary stressful. Whar remains unclear is wehter teh workplace and clinical group supervision affect the stress. A cross-sectional comperative study was performed. Data were collected by means of a numerical scale measuring occupational stress, questions about workplace and clinicla group supervision. One hundred and thirteen nusres were included in the study. Conclusions: Newly graduated nurses experience great strss and need support. Nusrse participating in clinical group supervision reported significantly less stress.