Perspective and experience of newly graduated registered nurses with standardized training in the emergency department: A qualitative study in Shanghai, China

Background: The standardized training system for newly graduated registered nurses (NGRNs) in China is different from that of other countries in the world, especially when frequent disasters occur, emergency department (ED) training is particularly important. However, the work experience of new Chinese nurses in standardized training in the emergency department still remained unclear. Objectives: To explore the experience of newly recruited nurses in standardized training in the emergency department. Design: Qualitative research. Setting: A 3rd level hospital in Shanghai, China. Participants: Fifteen NGRNs undergoing standardized training in the ED. Methods: Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted between August and September 2020. Colaizzi seven-step framework was applied for data analysis. Results: Three main themes emerged: high occupational pressure, competency enhancement in ED and high satisfaction with standard training. Conclusions: It is very important and necessary for NGRNs to have a training period in the emergency department. This not only helps NGRNs to improve their abilities in emergency care, but also reserve talents during emergency responses. At the same time, the training methods for NGRNs should be refined and improved, and effective support should be provided. This can help NGRNs relieve from work pressure, better and rapidly adapt to the clinical environment and enter the nursing role.

Automated summary

Newly recruited nurses in standardized training in the emergency department often face high occupational pressure, but they are able to enhance their abilities in emergency care and generally have high satisfaction with the standard training.