scholarly journals Being confident in practice: A study on the influences on confidence in new graduate nurses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Joanne Greenlees-Rae
Keyword(s):  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
First Year ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurse ◽  
Graduate Nurse ◽  
New Graduate

<p>The purpose of this study was to understand influences on new graduate nurses’ confidence in their nursing practice. Confidence is a self-belief that an affirmative outcome will be achieved in a situation, and is influenced by factors individual to each person. New graduate nurses commence nursing practice feeling somewhat confident or not confident at all, and this feeling of confidence changes and evolves over their first year of practice as they navigate transition from a nursing student to a professional nursing role. Being confident is an important attribute of a nurse as it assists nurses to make decisions in their practice to achieve the outcomes they, or their patients and families and/or whanau require. Being confident will assist new graduate nurses to perform clinically, and to help them to face any challenges in their practice.  This study used the principles of Appreciative Inquiry as a methodology. Appreciative Inquiry is a flexible and positive approach to research, placing an emphasis on dialogue, collaboration and affirmation. It sought to discover what was working well with regards to confidence and its influences for the new graduate nurse. Utilising the elements of Appreciative Inquiry, I have analysed the dialogue of nine new graduate nurses who shared their stories of their nursing practice. Five themes were identified: firstly understanding confidence and the subthemes of self-awareness, knowing confidence, defining confidence, reflection, self-doubt, over-confidence, and feigning confidence; secondly developing a professional identity with the subtheme of resilience; thirdly relationships with the subthemes of collegial relationships, culture of the environment, the patients’ influence, feedback, and trust; and the fourth theme of developing learning and experience with the subthemes of learning and knowledge, experience, and critical thinking and decision making, and finally the fifth theme of looking to the future.  The study dialogue identifies influences on the nurses’ confidence, and their reflective practice particular to each nurse which consistently permeate their nursing practice. Recommendations are made for further nursing practice, education and research.</p>

scholarly journals Being confident in practice: A study on the influences on confidence in new graduate nurses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
◽  
Joanne Greenlees-Rae
Keyword(s):  
Appreciative Inquiry ◽  
Nursing Student ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
First Year ◽  
Self Awareness ◽  
Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurse ◽  
Graduate Nurse ◽  
New Graduate

<p>The purpose of this study was to understand influences on new graduate nurses’ confidence in their nursing practice. Confidence is a self-belief that an affirmative outcome will be achieved in a situation, and is influenced by factors individual to each person. New graduate nurses commence nursing practice feeling somewhat confident or not confident at all, and this feeling of confidence changes and evolves over their first year of practice as they navigate transition from a nursing student to a professional nursing role. Being confident is an important attribute of a nurse as it assists nurses to make decisions in their practice to achieve the outcomes they, or their patients and families and/or whanau require. Being confident will assist new graduate nurses to perform clinically, and to help them to face any challenges in their practice.  This study used the principles of Appreciative Inquiry as a methodology. Appreciative Inquiry is a flexible and positive approach to research, placing an emphasis on dialogue, collaboration and affirmation. It sought to discover what was working well with regards to confidence and its influences for the new graduate nurse. Utilising the elements of Appreciative Inquiry, I have analysed the dialogue of nine new graduate nurses who shared their stories of their nursing practice. Five themes were identified: firstly understanding confidence and the subthemes of self-awareness, knowing confidence, defining confidence, reflection, self-doubt, over-confidence, and feigning confidence; secondly developing a professional identity with the subtheme of resilience; thirdly relationships with the subthemes of collegial relationships, culture of the environment, the patients’ influence, feedback, and trust; and the fourth theme of developing learning and experience with the subthemes of learning and knowledge, experience, and critical thinking and decision making, and finally the fifth theme of looking to the future.  The study dialogue identifies influences on the nurses’ confidence, and their reflective practice particular to each nurse which consistently permeate their nursing practice. Recommendations are made for further nursing practice, education and research.</p>

New Graduate Nurse Transition Into the Intensive Care Unit: Qualitative Insights From a Longitudinal Study—Part 1

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (4) ◽  
pp. 428-444
Author(s):  
Brandi Vanderspank-Wright ◽  
Michelle Lalonde ◽  
Cheryl Anne Smith ◽  
Sandra Wong ◽  
Jamie Anne Bentz
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Mixed Design ◽  
Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurse ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
Graduate Nurse ◽  
New Graduate ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
Emotional Transition

Background and PurposePatients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) are critically ill and suffer from life-threatening sickness of injury. To work in ICU, registered nurses require additional knowledge and skills. While practices regarding the hire of new graduate nurses (NGNs) into settings such as the ICU vary, it is common that NGNs are being hired. However, NGNs in general, are at a higher risk for turnover within the profession as compared to their more experienced colleagues. NGNs in ICU settings may be at higher risk of turnover due to the complexity of the care context. It is of particular importance that the experiences of NGNs in ICU be explored with the intent of identifying what these nurses experience but also to consider how they can be best supported during a period of transition. This manuscript reports the findings from a mixed design study that sought to understand the transition of a cohort of NGNs over a period of 2 years.MethodsThis study used both a purposive and convenience sample of NGNs. The qualitative component incorporated Thorne's (2016) interpretive description. Face-to-faceinterviews were completed.ResultsFive themes were identified: an emotional transition, a social transition, a transitioning mindset, transitioning through firsts, and transitioning with confidence. Within each theme, there is a distinct difference and elements of transition were evident. Findings demonstrate that the NGNs appeared to be more confident in their skills and in their nursing practice over time. Findings from this study provide important insight into the experiences of NGNs in ICUs.

scholarly journals The potential value of academic practice organization partnerships in facilitating a positive transition experience for Canadian new graduate nurses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rajkiran Ghatora
Keyword(s):  
Nurse Leaders ◽  
Practice Setting ◽  
Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurse ◽  
Graduate Nurse ◽  
Potential Value ◽  
Transition Experience ◽  
Practice Organization ◽  
New Graduate

Canadian nurse leaders have called for academic and practice organizations to address ongoing issues in undergraduate nursing education and the new graduate nurse transition to the nursing role in the practice setting. The purpose of this study was to explore Canadian nurse leaders’ perspectives of the potential value of academic-practice organization partnerships in facilitating a positive transition experience for Canadian new graduate nurses. An exploratory qualitative descriptive approach was employed using semi-structured interviews and conventional content analysis. Nurse leader participants reported value in academic and practice organizations communicating and collaborating to address matters contributing to the new graduate nurse transition to the practice setting. Implications for practice, education, policy and research are explored.

Exploring the Changing Landscape of Jobs for New Graduates: Practice, Education, and New Graduate Imperatives

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dori Taylor Sullivan ◽  
Kathleen S. Fries ◽  
Michael V. Relf
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Nursing Workforce ◽  
Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduate Nurses ◽  
New Graduates ◽  
New Graduate ◽  
Near Future ◽  
Education Nursing

Numerous expert sources have reported a reduction in positions available for new graduate nurses, largely because of general economic conditions, although there are conflicting data and significant geographic variances. Nursing education, nursing practice, and new graduates themselves must develop partnerships to better prepare graduates for more challenging employment searches so that these newest members of the nursing workforce are retained and available for practice in preparation for the expected shortage of nurses in the near future.

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