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http://dx.doi.org/10.22650/JKCNR.2019.25.3.237

New Graduate Nurses' Satisfaction with Transition Programs and Experiences in Role Transition  

Kwon, In Gak (Graduate School of Clinical Nursing Science, Sungkyunkwan University)
Cho, Yong Ae (Red Cross College of Nursing, Chung-Ang University)
Cho, Myung Sook (Graduate School of Clinical Nursing Science, Sungkyunkwan University)
Yi, Young Hee (Graduate School of Clinical Nursing Science, Sungkyunkwan University)
Kim, Mi Soon (Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center)
Kim, Kyeong Sug (Department of Nursing, Samsung Medical Center)
Choi, Ae Seon (Team of Nursing Education and Administration, Ewha University Mokdong Hospital)
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Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research / v.25, no.3, 2019 , pp. 237-250 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the satisfaction of newly graduated nurses with educational programs and their experiences in role transition. Methods: Data were collected from November 1 to December 15, 2018 and 483 new graduate nurses working at 15 tertiary hospitals and 10 general hospitals participated. For data collection, self-report questionnaires including the Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey tool and satisfaction with education were used. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, and one-way analysis of variance. Results: Satisfaction with education ranged from 3.09 to 3.27, and satisfaction with preceptors was 3.45(maximum 4). The skill that new nurses ranked as most difficult during the first 3 months was charting/documentation, and throughout a whole year, the top 4 difficult skills were cardiopulmonary resuscitation/emergency response, ventilator care, end-of-life care, and prioritization/time management. In comfort/confidence, new graduates felt most comfortable with support and least comfortable with patient safety. More than 50 percent of new graduates experienced stress during role transition, and the most frequently experienced stressors were related to job performance and personal life. Levels of satisfaction with education and comfort/confidence differed according to the hospital type and number of preceptors for new nurses. Conclusion: In order to facilitate the transition of new graduate nurses to professional nurse, an extended period of education, systematic and standardized transition programs, and continuous support during the first year of practice are required.
Keywords
Nurses; Orientation; Role; Personal Satisfaction; Experiences;
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