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Factors influencing newly graduated registered nurses' voice behaviour: An interview study
1Department of Organization Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
Journal of Nursing Management
|July 21, 2022
Summary
Newly graduated registered nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Organizational Behavior
- Healthcare Management
Background:
- Newer employees, including newly graduated registered nurses (NGRNs), may struggle to voice concerns.
- Hindered voice behavior in NGRNs can compromise patient care safety and reduce job satisfaction.
- Understanding factors influencing NGRN voice is crucial for improving healthcare environments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing voice behavior in newly graduated registered nurses.
- To identify facilitators and barriers to NGRN speaking up in hospital settings.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive study design.
- Semi-structured interviews conducted with 17 newly graduated registered nurses.
- Participants were employed in inpatient hospital settings.
Main Results:
- Seven key factors influencing NGRN voice behavior were identified, categorized into four themes.
- Voice behavior is influenced by nurses' self-confidence, feeling welcomed to speak up, relationship with the recipient, and message content.
- Workplace relationships and time spent in the role are central to NGRN voice behavior.
Conclusions:
- NGRN voice behavior is influenced by a complex interplay of personal and environmental factors.
- Workplace relationships and duration of employment significantly impact whether NGRNs speak up.
- Creating a supportive environment through mentorship, training, and structured induction programs can enhance NGRN voice behavior.
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