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A novice nurse's journey: Navigating encounters with the other
Yu-Lun Tsai1, Jen-Jiuan Liaw2, Chen-Xi Lin2
1School of Nursing, National Defense Medical Center, No. 161, Section 6, Mingchuan E. Rd., Neihu District 114, Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.; Department of Nursing, Tri-Service General Hospital, Taipei City, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Aim:
This study explores the journey of novice nurses as they encounter the other, focusing on their early experiences in developing relationships with patients and others.
Background:
The nurse-patient relationship is fundamental to nursing practice. The transition for novice nurses is often accompanied by significant stress and anxiety. Understanding novice nurses' perspectives in building ethical patient connections can help clinicians provide targeted support, enhancing novice nurses' mental health and workplace retention.
Design:
A qualitative descriptive study using phenomenological approach.
Methods:
Seventeen nurses from six hospitals in Taiwan participated in individual, semi-structured interviews, with audio recorded for analysis. Transcriptions were analysed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method.
Results:
Three main themes emerged, reflecting the transition experience: self-immersion, self-transformation and self-the other reciprocity.
Conclusions:
Findings underscore the importance of supportive interventions to promote ethical relationships and practical wisdom. These relationships contribute to novice nurses' professional growth, identity and commitment to compassionate caregiving, reinforcing the core values of the nursing profession.
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