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Qualities required for new graduate visiting nurses: A qualitative study.
Akiko Akiyama1, Yumi Fukuyama2
1Department of Nursing Faculty of Health Science Kio University Japan.
Journal of General and Family Medicine
|June 4, 2020
Summary
New graduate visiting nurses need essential professional skills and societal attitudes. This study clarifies the key attributes required for success in home-visiting nursing roles.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professionals
- Home Healthcare
Background:
- The specific qualities new graduates require for visiting nurse roles are not well-defined.
- Understanding these attributes is crucial for effective training and workforce development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and clarify the essential qualities for new graduate visiting nurses.
- To provide insights into the necessary competencies for successful entry into home-visiting nursing.
Main Methods:
- Conducted semi-structured interviews with nine experienced home-visiting nurses.
- Utilized content analysis on transcribed interview data to extract key attributes.
Main Results:
- Extracted and categorized a total of 23 distinct attributes.
- Identified a range of nursing experience among participants (16-50 years).
Conclusions:
- New graduate visiting nurses require foundational professional knowledge and skills.
- Appropriate social attitudes are critical for effective performance in visiting nurse positions.
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