The best of both worlds – entering the nursing profession with support of a transition programme

Journal Article · Wed Dec 22 00:00:00 EST 2021 · Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1111/scs.13058· OSTI ID:1837332

Berglund, Mia  ^[1]; Kjellsdotter, Anna  ^[2]; Wills, Joanne  ^[1]; Johansson, Anita  ^[3]

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1. School of Health Sciences Skövde University Skövde Sweden
2. School of Health Sciences Skövde University Skövde Sweden, Research and Development Centre Skaraborg Hospital Skövde Skövde Sweden
3. Research and Development Centre Skaraborg Hospital Skövde Skövde Sweden

Abstract Background Transition into clinical practice for newly graduated nurses is a difficult time, with high stress levels defined by a demanding period of personal and professional acclimatisation. Transitions are complicated and multi‐dimensional, and to understand this process, it is crucial to identify the factors that facilitate or stand in the way of a healthy transition. Aim The phenomenological study aimed to describe newly graduated nurses’ expectations of transitioning into the nursing profession at the start of a clinical nursing introduction programme, including education, supervision, and critical reflection with peers. Method The study was based on seven group interviews with newly graduated nurses. The interviews utilised open‐ended and follow‐up questions and were carried out as a dialogue to enable reflection on the phenomenon of interest. This was explored and illuminated using the reflective lifeworld research approach, based on phenomenological epistemology. Findings “Expectations of transition into the nursing profession via the Clinical Nursing Introduction Programme” is signified by an oscillating movement between uncertainty, security, challenge, and growth on the threshold of a new identity. The phenomenon is constituted by the courage to grow, responsibility and fear, belonging and vulnerability, and support and challenge. Conclusion Transitioning into the nursing profession via the Clinical Nursing Introduction Programme means having the best of both worlds. Newly graduated nurses have the opportunity to receive education and structured support at the same time as they work independently in clinical practice.

• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• OSTI ID: 1837332
• Alternate ID(s): OSTI ID: 1867953
• Journal Information: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, Journal Name: Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences Vol. 36 Journal Issue: 2; ISSN 0283-9318
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: English