The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)

The Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회)
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The effects of clinical competence and field adaptation on the retention intention of new nurses

신규간호사의 임상수행능력, 현장적응이 재직의도에 미치는 영향

  • Park, Gyeong Hee (General Surgery Ward, Wonkwang University Hospital) ;
  • Min, Deulle (Department of Nursing, College of Medicine, Wonkwang University)
  • 박경희 (원광대학교병원 일반외과병동) ;
  • 민들레 (원광대학교 의과대학 간호학과)
  • Received : 2024.04.16
  • Accepted : 2024.08.05
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the effects of clinical competence and field adaptation on new nurses' retention intention and to suggest strategies to improve their intention to stay. Methods: This study used a descriptive correlational design and was conducted from June 1 to July 20, 2023. A structured questionnaire was used, targeting new nurses with only 3 to 12 months of clinical experience. Data was collected through an online site used by nurses. The collected data were analyzed by frequency and percentage, independent t-test, ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficients, and multiple linear regression. All analyses were conducted using IBM SPSS Statistics 26.0. Results: A total of 173 new nurses participated in this study. The results of multiple linear regression analysis showed that the factors influencing retention intention of new nurses were field adaptation (β=.38, p<.001), professional pride as a reason for retention (β=.24, p=.003), and current salary of 2.5 to 3.0 million won (β=-.14, p=.049). Conclusion: Hospitals and nursing education organizations need educational approaches that enhance the field adaptation and professional pride of new nurses so that they can be successfully retained in the workplace.

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