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Jen Tapping¹, Jenny Muir, Di Marks-Maran

¹Kingston University, St. George's University of London, UK.

British Journal of Nursing (Mark Allen Publishing)

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Newly qualified nurses experienced anxiety during career transition. An innovative development scheme, integrating preceptorship and clinical supervision, positively impacted their role and career progression.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Professional Development
Healthcare Management

Background:

The transition from student to newly qualified nurse is challenging, impacting retention and career progression.
Newly qualified nurses often experience anxiety and a lack of confidence during this critical period.
Early career experiences significantly influence a nurse's long-term career trajectory.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate an innovative role and career development program for newly qualified nurses.
To assess the impact of the Signal Post Development Scheme on nurses' professional growth.
To understand how structured development influences the transition of newly qualified nurses.

Main Methods:

Implementation of the Signal Post Development Scheme, integrating preceptorship, clinical supervision, role, and leadership development.
Inclusion of four periodic review points with self-assessment and feedback from senior nursing staff.
Utilizing band 5 and band 6 nurse role descriptions for self-assessment and progress evaluation.

Main Results:

Newly qualified nurses (band 5) reported largely positive experiences with the development scheme.
The scheme demonstrated a positive impact on nurses' role development and overall career progression.
Feedback mechanisms within the scheme facilitated progress assessment against defined role continua.

Conclusions:

The innovative Signal Post Development Scheme effectively supported newly qualified nurses' transition.
Structured career development programs can enhance confidence and retention among early-career nurses.
The integration of self-assessment and senior feedback is a valuable component of nurse development.