Article
Social Sciences, Interdisciplinary
Huang Ying Ching, Yiu Ting Fang, Wang Kwua Yun
Summary: This study used phenomenology to explore the experiences of workplace belonging among 12 new graduate nurses. The findings revealed five themes related to workplace belonging: fitting in, not being ignored, becoming an ally, achieving goals through concerted efforts, and sharing emotions and becoming family. New graduate nurses face various types of stress when starting to work in a clinical setting, and they require the attention and support of all health professionals.
Article
Nursing
Benjamin Hartung, Michelle Lalonde, Brandi Vanderspank-Wright, J. Craig Phillips
Summary: With the growing older adult population, new graduate nurses will be providing care for patients with dementia more frequently. In acute care settings, nurses face challenges in establishing and conflicting visions and values, as well as making do with available resources.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Maiken Holm Kaldal, Rebecca Feo, Tiffany Conroy, Mette Gronkjaer, Siri Lygum Voldbjerg
Summary: This qualitative study explored factors influencing newly graduated nurses' delivery of direct care in acute care hospital settings. Findings revealed that newly graduated nurses were committed to delivering high-quality care but faced tensions between their professional beliefs and nursing values, patients' needs and preferences, and organizational constraints.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Megan Wise, Christine Ossenberg, Katharina Spiller, Amanda Henderson
Summary: This study examines the development of new graduate nurses (NGNs) during their first year of employment by evaluating the universal domains of nursing practice. The findings suggest a significant improvement in NGNs' capabilities during the first nine months of employment, particularly in the initial three months. NGNs demonstrate the highest proficiency in professional values, while legislative requirements largely plateau after three months.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Management
Mustafa Sabri Kovanci, Azize Atli Ozbas
Summary: The study explores the challenges faced by newly graduated nurses during the pandemic transition, highlighting difficulties in employment and the impacts of the pandemic on society and health systems. It emphasizes the need for regulations in the health system to mitigate these effects, and the responsibility of nursing management to ensure the safe and smooth professional development of newly graduated nurses during the pandemic.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Ashlyn Sahay, Eileen Willis
Summary: The study explores the negative experiences of graduate nurses interacting with senior nurses and the implications for patient safety. Findings suggest that unsupportive nurse behaviors can impact critical thinking, interactions with other nurses, and patient care. It is important for quality and safety strategies to consider the impact of interpersonal relationships on patient safety outcomes.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Misuzu Gregg, Toyomi Wakisaka, Chifuyu Hayashi
Summary: This study aimed to explore senior nurses' expectations and support for new graduate nurses' adjustment to their work environment. The findings revealed that senior nurses expect new graduate nurses to have good relationships with colleagues, follow the unspoken rules of the hospital, possess a learning-oriented attitude, and be proactive in addressing work-related situations. Senior nurses provide support through supervision, creating a conducive working environment, encouraging an attitude compatible with learning, and teaching learning methods. Understanding and meeting senior nurses' expectations is crucial for new graduate nurses' successful adjustment to the work environment.
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Esther Cai Wah See, Serena Siew Lin Koh, Sara Baladram, Shefaly Shorey
Summary: This qualitative systematic review aims to consolidate the available evidence on the experiences of newly graduated registered nurses' role transition from nursing students to registered nurses. The review included 25 studies and identified four themes: (a) Knowledge deficit, (b) Overwhelming clinical practise, (c) Importance of workplace support, and (d) Meaning of being a nurse. Newly graduated registered nurses faced knowledge deficits and felt overwhelmed with work, especially during the Covid-19 pandemic. Support from colleagues was invaluable, and they wished for better support through standardised transition programs.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Peng Han, Xia Duan, Lingmin Wang, Xiaoping Zhu, Jinxia Jiang
Summary: This study aims to determine the stress experience and coping styles of new nurses during Nurse Residency Programs (NRPs) through a systematic review and meta-synthesis. The results show that new nurses face physical and emotional stress during NRPs, which have a negative impact on their physical and mental health. Effective management strategies should be implemented to improve nurse capacity, meet their needs, and build organizational support.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2022)
Review
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Erin Wakefield, Kelli Innes, Samantha Dix, Gabrielle Brand
Summary: This study comprehensively synthesises qualitative research on newly graduated Registered Nurses' experiences of belonging in high acuity clinical settings. The findings suggest that these nurses feel emotionally insecure mainly due to their educational unpreparedness. They have a need for a structured program that includes both theory and supported practice. The role of the preceptorship team is vital in enabling a feeling of belonging, as is acceptance by nursing staff of the learning journey.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2023)
Article
Education, Scientific Disciplines
Jianfei Xie, Lu Wang, Sha Wang, Yinglong Duan, Kewei Wang, Zhuqing Zhong, Jin Yan, Siqing Ding, Lijun Li, Andy S. K. Cheng
Summary: The study found that the core competencies of new graduate nurses in China were at a moderate level, influenced by factors such as psychological symptoms, years of work experience, job titles, etc. It is recommended to adopt appropriate interventions to support new graduate nurses and enhance their core competencies through various methods.
NURSE EDUCATION TODAY
(2021)
Article
Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Sinem oecalan, Mustafa Sabri Kovanci, Fatma Uslu-Sahan, Leyla Ozdemir
Summary: Newly graduated nurses often face death for the first time during their transition into their professional careers, which can result in overwhelming emotions and difficulties in adapting to the profession and the process of patients' death. This study aims to retrospectively examine the first death experiences of 15 newly graduated nurses, revealing that these experiences significantly impact their perspectives on life and profession.
Article
Nursing
Qi Ren, Fang Chen, Huijuan Zhang, Juanhua Tu, Xiaowei Xu, Caixia Liu
Summary: This study investigated the effect of standardized patient-based simulation training on the behaviors of new graduate nurses during anaphylactic shock rescue. The results showed that simulation training is a potentially viable and effective method for teaching new graduate nurses to manage clinical incidents.
Article
Nursing
Nicole Prokop, Jenny Sim, Shahla Meedya
Summary: This study explored the experiences of new graduate nurses supporting breastfeeding women in neonatal care settings, identifying barriers and enablers such as lack of knowledge, support, time, and impact of stereotyping. Strategies to enhance self-efficacy, including practice, seeking support, receiving encouragement, and interpreting emotions positively, were found to help build confidence. Additional education and partnerships between educational institutions and hospitals are recommended to support new graduate nurses in providing breastfeeding support effectively.
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Ritin Fernandez, Wilma tenHam-Baloyi, Elsheba Mathew, Selda Secginli, Zuhal Bahar, Carley Jans, Nursen Nahcivan, Gizemnur Torun, Samuel Lapkin, Heidi Green
Summary: This study explored the behavioral intentions of final-year undergraduate students and new graduate nurses towards medication safety in four countries. The findings indicated that both student nurses and new graduate nurses showed positive attitudes, subjective norms, perceived behavior control, and intentions towards practicing medication safety. However, the differences among countries require further investigation on the factors influencing attitudes towards medication safety among student nurses and new nurse graduates.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Nursing
Melanie Murray, Deborah Sundin, Vicki Cope
JOURNAL OF NURSING CARE QUALITY
(2020)
Article
Nursing
Kylie McCullough, Lisa Whitehead, Sara Bayes, Anne Williams, Vicki Cope
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NURSING STUDIES
(2020)
Review
Nursing
Melanie Murray, Deborah Sundin, Vicki Cope
Review
Management
Dalys Ullrich, Vicki Cope, Melanie Murray
Summary: Common components of nurse manager development programmes include curriculum, delivery method, support, and funding. Further evaluation and development of these components are needed for effective programme design.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Management
Janine Elsasser, Vicki Cope, Melanie Murray
Summary: The study revealed a lack of structure and patient-centeredness in mixed-gender bed allocation processes, suggesting the development of local organizational guidelines to support the improvement of patient-centered inpatient hospital accommodation.
JOURNAL OF NURSING MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Stanley I. Innes, Vicki Cope, Kenneth J. Young
CHIROPRACTIC & MANUAL THERAPIES
(2020)
Article
Nursing
Kylie McCullough, Sara Bayes, Lisa Whitehead, Anne Williams, Vicki Cope
Summary: Nurses in Australian remote settings view primary health care as a holistic social model of care, but are unable to provide care consistent with their intention due to resource limitations. Inadequate physical resources, limited specialist health services, and a lack of time impact remote area nurses' abilities to provide primary health care.
Article
Nursing
Jane Lynch, Vicki Cope, Melanie Murray
Summary: The study examines ward nurses' perspectives of the Intensive Care Unit Liaison Nurse role and finds that it contributes to improved patient care and enhances ward nurses' confidence in managing deteriorating patients.
INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING
(2021)
Article
Nursing
Melanie Murray, Vicki Cope
Summary: Through retrospective review of online posts from postgraduate quality and safety units, it was found that authority gradients in contemporary healthcare settings compromise communication and teamwork, influenced by a multi-generational workforce. Challenging perceived authority and encouraging open communication through effective leadership is necessary to improve teamwork and ensure safe and efficient patient care.
Article
Nursing
Renee McKenzie, Susan Miller, Vicki Cope, Gabrielle Brand
Summary: The study explores the experiences of newly qualified registered graduate nurses working in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, finding that they felt unprepared, experienced horizontal violence, lacked supportive structural environments, and sought feedback. Participants reported high levels of stress, emotional exhaustion, concerns for patient safety, and fear of early career burnout.
INTENSIVE AND CRITICAL CARE NURSING
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Kylie McCullough, Sara Bayes, Lisa Whitehead, Anne Williams, Vicki Cope
Summary: This study discusses why the generalist scope of practice of remote area nurses should be recognized as a specialist nursing practice. The results show that remote area nursing requires different knowledge and skills compared to other nursing practice settings. By developing clinical knowledge and skill across the primary health care spectrum through multidisciplinary collaboration, the availability of health resources and access to care for remote communities can be improved.
AUSTRALIAN JOURNAL OF RURAL HEALTH
(2022)
Article
Nursing
Kerry -Ann Wilcox, Vicki Cope, Melanie Murray
Summary: The study aims to understand the practice readiness of early career registered nurses in very remote hospitals during their first five years of practice. The findings suggest that early career nurses do not feel ready for employment in remote areas, while later career nurses emphasize the importance of critical care placements for preparedness in rural settings. Organizational support, adequate staffing, and structured orientation are key to supporting and developing practice readiness.