[Factors Influencing Re-Employment of Newly Graduated Nurses: Longitudinal Study]

Area of Science:

• Nursing Workforce Research
• Career Development
• Healthcare Employment Dynamics

Background:

• Newly graduated nurses often face challenges transitioning into stable employment.
• Understanding factors influencing re-employment is crucial for retaining talent in the nursing profession.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify key factors that influence the re-employment of nurses shortly after graduation.
• To provide insights for developing targeted support strategies for early-career nurses.

Main Methods:

• A longitudinal online survey design was used.
• 138 newly graduated nurses who had left their initial positions participated.
• Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and Cox's proportional hazards models.

Main Results:

• Approximately 76.1% of participants found new employment within a year, with an average job search duration of 14 weeks.
• Social support (HR=1.39), job search efficacy (HR=1.33), and extrinsic outcome expectation (HR=1.39) significantly predicted re-employment.
• Statistical significance was observed for all identified factors (p < .05).

Conclusions:

• Social support, confidence in job searching, and expectations of external rewards are vital for the re-employment of new nurses.
• Interventions aimed at bolstering these factors can improve re-employment rates for this demographic.