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过渡到长期护理实践:新毕业护士加速过渡到护士长的经历
Author(s) -
Whitmore Carly,
Kaasalainen Sharon,
Ploeg Jenny,
Baxter Pamela
Publication year - 2019
Publication title -
journal of advanced nursing
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.948
H-Index - 155
eISSN - 1365-2648
pISSN - 0309-2402
DOI - 10.1111/jan.13945
Subject(s) - thematic analysis , nursing , transition (genetics) , psychology , qualitative research , medicine , medical education , sociology , social science , biochemistry , chemistry , gene
Aim To describe the transition to practice experience of new graduate nurses in long‐term care. Background Nursing is facing increasing pressures related to outpaced demands and a greater acuity of patients accessing services. Hiring new graduate nurses into long‐term care (LTC) is a strategy to counteract these pressures, however, little is known about the transition experience of new graduate Registered and Licensed Practical Nurses in this setting. Design A qualitative, explanatory case‐study design explored the transition to practice experience of seven new graduate nurses and the observations of two LTC directors from two homes. The study focused on the self‐described transition to practice experience and those contextual factors present in LTC that influenced this experience. Methods Thematic analysis of semi‐structured interview transcripts and key document review were completed in 2017. Results Results of this study introduced contextual factors that must be considered in LTC as each influences the transition to practice experienced by new graduate nurses. These factors included five processes that resulted in an accelerated transition to practice experience: (a) struggling to meet expectations; (b) practicing in isolation; (c) relying on others; (d) developing skill and confidence despite challenges; and (e) recognizing complexity and value in LTC practice. Conclusion The findings from this study refute universally applied transition to practice theory and contribute new understanding of the experience of the new graduate nurses in LTC settings. This study reinforces the need for greater support for nursing graduates in LTC settings.