TY - JOUR
T1 - The Impact of Transitional Shock on Newer Nurses in a Contemporary Healthcare Environment
AU - Holtz, Heidi
AU - McQueen, Amy
AU - Weissinger, Guy
AU - Alderfer, Mary
AU - Swavely, Deborah
AU - Sledge, Jennifer A.
AU - Yu, Lihua
AU - Pohlman, Megan
AU - Adil, Thomas
AU - Mugoya, Rosemary
AU - Minchhoff, Robin
AU - Rushton, Cynda
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
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PY - 2024/9/1
Y1 - 2024/9/1
N2 - OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to understand newer nurses' perception and expectations of their work environment, professional and institutional satisfaction, and motivating/decision-making factors around nursing and intent to leave their positions. BACKGROUND: Studies have shown newly graduated nurses face many challenges transitioning from a student to an independently practicing nurse. The COVID pandemic complicated this transition and created new stressors resulting in discouragement and turnover for newer nurses. METHODS: This study used a qualitative approach through purposive sampling, semistructured qualitative interviews, and content analytic techniques. Transitional Shock Theory was used as the theoretical framework. RESULTS: Four themes emerged from the study: 1) confronting the reality; 2) betrayal/mistrust; 3) relational integrity; and 4) enablers of clinical competence. CONCLUSIONS: The findings will help nurse leaders understand the importance of organizational-level supports to improve the transition of newer nurses in typical periods and in times of additional stress.
AB - OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to understand newer nurses' perception and expectations of their work environment, professional and institutional satisfaction, and motivating/decision-making factors around nursing and intent to leave their positions. BACKGROUND: Studies have shown newly graduated nurses face many challenges transitioning from a student to an independently practicing nurse. The COVID pandemic complicated this transition and created new stressors resulting in discouragement and turnover for newer nurses. METHODS: This study used a qualitative approach through purposive sampling, semistructured qualitative interviews, and content analytic techniques. Transitional Shock Theory was used as the theoretical framework. RESULTS: Four themes emerged from the study: 1) confronting the reality; 2) betrayal/mistrust; 3) relational integrity; and 4) enablers of clinical competence. CONCLUSIONS: The findings will help nurse leaders understand the importance of organizational-level supports to improve the transition of newer nurses in typical periods and in times of additional stress.
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U2 - 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001468
DO - 10.1097/NNA.0000000000001468
M3 - Article
C2 - 39162421
AN - SCOPUS:85201759858
SN - 0002-0443
VL - 54
SP - 507
EP - 513
JO - Journal of Nursing Administration
JF - Journal of Nursing Administration
IS - 9
ER -