Understanding new nurses' learning experiences in intensive care.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Recruitment and retention of nurses in intensive care units (ICU) has been challenging over the last few years. Rising demand is now exacerbated by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Transition to ICU from other clinical areas is stressful resulting in significant nurse retention issues. This study therefore aimed to illuminate and explore new nurses' learning experiences in one large intensive care unit in the United Kingdom.

Methodology/methods

Exploratory qualitative case study utilising two data collection methods: one to one interview with six new ICU nurses and focus groups with six senior/clinical education ICU nurses.

Setting

A large major trauma centre in London with over ninety ICU beds.

Findings

Findings indicate that ICU is a challenging lear

SUBMITTER: Stewart C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9759336 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature