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Effect of Assertive Communication Training on the Confidence of New Graduate Nurses
Background:
New graduate nurses (NGNs) often face challenges during conflicts with health care providers, fellow nurses, and patients.
Method:
A pilot educational session was created to address conflict challenges in communication. The session discussed assertive communication, communication tools to be used in practice, and video simulations with standardized clients.
Results:
A total of 17 NGNs in a transition to practice program completed the pretest, educational session, and posttest measuring confidence in managing conflicts. The NGNs rated their belief in their ability to be assertive in communication, and a significant improvement in confidence was seen from pre- to posttest. Specifically, NGNs reported an 18.03% increase in confidence when discussing difficult care decisions with health care providers and a 20.07% increase when discussing decisions with more experienced nurses. Posttest qualitative vignettes supported these quantitative findings, highlighting NGNs' growing confidence in advocating for patient care concerns.
Conclusion:
Educational interventions similar to this one may benefit other transition to practice programs and prelicensure nursing programs. [J Contin Educ Nurs. 2025;56(2):71-77.].
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