Professional development among newly graduated registered nurses working in acute care hospital settings: A qualitative explorative study.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

To explore newly graduated registered nurses' perceptions of their work situation and management of nursing care in complex patient situations after 18 months of work experience.

Background

Newly graduated registered nurses working in acute care hospital settings play a critical role in providing safe nursing care.

Methods

An explorative qualitative design, with four focus group interviews with 14 newly graduated registered nurses working in acute care hospital settings.

Results

One theme emerged: 'Clarity and security in one's own nursing role despite facing challenges that hinder professional development' and three categories: 'Independency due to one's own efforts and experience', 'Well-functioning teamwork' and 'Challenges in the work situation'.

Con

SUBMITTER: Willman A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10087153 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature