Transition experiences of newly graduated Filipino nurses in a resource‐scarce rural health care setting: A qualitative study.

Autor: Labrague, Leodoro J., McEnroe‐Pettite, Denise, Leocadio, Michael C.
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Zdroj: Nursing Forum; Apr-Jun2019, Vol. 54 Issue 2, p298-306, 9p, 3 Charts
Abstrakt: Problem: Without a doubt, the transition to a professional nursing role is a challenging and stressful experience for many new nurses, regardless of where they are employed; yet, no study has been conducted to comprehend in detail the transition experiences of newly graduated nurses employed in a resource‐scarce rural health care setting. Purpose: This study describes the transition experiences of newly graduated Filipino nurses during their initial clinical placement process. Methods: A qualitative phenomenological approach using structured interviews with 15 newly graduated Filipino nurses were used along with the Coliazzi's methodological framework for data analysis. Findings: Four distinct themes emerged from the content analysis, as follows: experiencing transition shock, feeling pressured, learning excitement, and needing support. Conclusions: Similar to the findings of other international studies, newly graduated Filipino nurses described their transition experiences as a stressful and challenging journey. Both academic and nursing administration team members can play key roles in facilitating a smooth transition and the integration of new nurses into the nursing workforce through the employment of evidence‐based educational and structured organizational strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze: Complementary Index