Journal
NURSE EDUCATION IN PRACTICE
Volume 15, Issue 3, Pages 225-231Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.nepr.2015.01.009
Keywords
Novice; New graduate; Support; Preceptor; Program; Retention
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- Private Practice Trust Fund at Princess Alexandra Hospital through a Private Practice Fund grant
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Effective guidance in practice is necessary for safe practice of clinicians upon entering the workforce. The transition period is recognised as a time of significant stress as newly graduated nurses (novices) endeavour to consolidate their nursing knowledge and gain mastery in a new working environment. This study explored novices perception of a structured clinical support program designed to assist their assimilation and development of good practice in the real world. Surveys and focus groups were conducted twelve months after novices commenced employment in a large tertiary hospital in South-East Queensland, Australia. Survey results from 78 novices (43% response rate), and feedback from a subsequent focus group of the respondents, indicated that the program which provided interactive content days and supervised experience in an environment conducive to learning was successful in transitioning novices. Novices placed considerable importance on largely intangible aspects of the interactive days, such as emotional support and collegiality which contributed to their confidence. These intangible elements of programs are often not measured and therefore their value not visible to those responsible for continuous education. Of particular significance was that novices indicated their thoughts about practice were given limited consideration. This is an important factor for future retention. Crown Copyright (C) 2015 Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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