The experiences of newly qualified nurses in intensive care unit: a qualitative meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Clinical rotation practicum provides NQNs with more opportunities to learn their professional knowledge and develop basic nursing skills. ICU is often used as one of the clinical practicum departments for NQNs. Nursing shortages have been particularly felt in ICU. Due to the characteristic fast-paced working environments, high acuity of patient care, and technical complexities of an ICU. The experience of NQNs is highly stressful and challenging in these settings, which hinders their professional development and impacts patient care.

Aims

The study aimed to systematically review and synthesis the findings of qualitative studies exploring experience of NQNs in ICU rotation, to provide a basis for enhancing the quality of clinical nursing.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Wang L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11557346 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature