The first COVID-19 new graduate nurses generation: findings from an Italian cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Nursing education has been disrupted by the onset of the COronaVIrus Disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic, potentially impacting learning experiences and perceived competencies at the time of graduation. However, the learning experiences of students since the onset of COVID-19, their perceived competences achieved and the employment status one month after graduation, have not been traced to date.

Methods

A cross sectional online survey measured the individual profile, the learning experience in the last academic year and the perceived competences of the first COVID-19 new nursing graduates in two Italian universities. Details relating to employment status and place of employment (Covid-19 versus non-COVID-19 units) one month after graduation were also collected and the

SUBMITTER: Palese A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9062856 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature