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Organizational Support for Nurses' Career Planning and Development: A Scoping Review
Hanna Kallio1, Hanna Liljeroos2, Marita Koivunen1,3
1University of Turku, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nursing Science, Kiinamyllynkatu 10, Turku 20014, Finland.
Journal of Nursing Management
|April 14, 2025
Summary
Organizational support is crucial for nurses' career planning and development, requiring resources, structured frameworks, and interprofessional collaboration. This enhances professional growth and organizational engagement.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Management
- Organizational Development
- Career Planning
Background:
- Nurses' career planning and development are essential for professional growth and organizational success.
- Understanding organizational support mechanisms is vital for retaining and engaging nurses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically map and identify key knowledge on organizational support for nurses' career planning and development.
Main Methods:
- A scoping review was conducted using systematic electronic searches of CINAHL, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science databases.
- Searches were limited to English-language, peer-reviewed papers published between January 2012 and May 2022.
- Data extraction and synthesis followed Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines.
Main Results:
- Twenty-eight papers were included from 1,400 identified.
- Organizational support recognized the link between individual professional development and organizational needs for high-quality services and engagement.
- Support included strategic resource allocation, structured career planning, knowledge sharing, and interprofessional collaboration.
Conclusions:
- Nurses' career planning and development are intertwined with personal growth and organizational objectives.
- Effective support requires collaboration among nurses and other professionals.
- Identifying optimal organizational structures can improve nursing career attractiveness and engagement.
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