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Career adaptability among new oncology nurses: A longitudinal exploration
Man Liu1, Lu Liu1, Zhuoheng Lv1
1Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer (NCRCC)/Thoracic Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China.
International Nursing Review
|May 23, 2024
Summary
Self-awareness directly enhances new nurses' career adaptability. It also indirectly influences adaptability through work readiness and transition shock, aiding retention in oncology nursing.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Science
- Organizational Psychology
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Career adaptability is vital for oncology nurse retention and development.
- High turnover in oncology nursing exacerbates staffing shortages.
- New nurses require targeted support for well-being and career advancement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the longitudinal impact of self-awareness on career adaptability in new oncology nurses.
- To examine the mediating roles of work readiness and transition shock in this relationship.
Main Methods:
- Longitudinal study with 248 new nurses at a national cancer center.
- Four follow-up surveys were conducted.
- Mediation analyses were performed using R 4.1.2.
Main Results:
- Self-awareness demonstrated a direct predictive effect on career adaptability.
- Work readiness and transition shock acted as significant mediators.
- Bidirectional and chained pathways were observed between self-awareness, mediators, and career adaptability.
Conclusions:
- Self-awareness is a key factor in fostering career adaptability among new nurses.
- Interventions targeting self-awareness, work readiness, and transition shock can improve nurse retention.
- Findings support nursing managers in developing strategies to enhance adaptability and stability in the nursing workforce.
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