"SURVIVAL" intervention program effects on student nurses' transition to staff nurses: A quasi-experimental study

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• Professional Development
• Healthcare Workforce

Background:

• New nursing graduates face a challenging role transition, often experiencing stress and difficulty adapting to practice.
• Overcoming 'reality shock' and developing competence are crucial for successful adaptation to the nursing profession.
• This transition period significantly impacts retention rates and overall career satisfaction.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the impact of the SURVIVAL intervention program on newly graduated nurses.
• To assess the program's effects on nursing competencies, work self-efficacy, occupational stress, and retention.
• To explore the effectiveness of a collaborative academia-practice intervention during career transition.

Main Methods:

• A prospective, longitudinal, quasi-experimental design was employed.
• The SURVIVAL intervention included an internship, curriculum adjustment, mentorship, and peer support.
• Outcomes were measured pre-employment and at 1, 3, 6, and 12 months post-employment for 72 control and 38 experimental participants.

Main Results:

• Experimental group participants demonstrated significantly improved general clinical nursing skills, basic biomedical science knowledge, and ethical understanding.
• Enhanced work self-efficacy and reduced occupational stress were observed in the intervention group compared to the control.
• The program positively influenced overall assessment scores and specific nursing competencies.

Conclusions:

• The SURVIVAL intervention program effectively enhanced key nursing competencies and work self-efficacy in newly graduated nurses.
• The program successfully reduced occupational stress during the critical career transition phase.
• This academia-practice partnership model shows promise for supporting new nurse integration and retention.