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Tracey Tulleners1, Liz Ryan1,2, Di Stratton-Maher1
1School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|April 18, 2025
Summary
Early Career Nurses report gaps in clinical skills, highlighting the need for improved nursing education. Enhanced professional experience placements and mentorship are crucial for developing confident and competent practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education Research
- Healthcare Professional Development
- Qualitative Health Research
Background:
- Early Career Nurses (ECNs) often face challenges transitioning from academic settings to clinical practice.
- Assessing ECNs' perceptions of preparedness is vital for refining nursing education and support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore ECNs' perceptions of their preparedness for nursing practice.
- To investigate teaching and learning experiences influencing ECNs' professional development.
- To determine the role of professional experience placements in ECNs' transition.
Main Methods:
- A qualitative study employing a hermeneutic phenomenological approach.
- Involved 25 ECNs in Australia through semi-structured interviews 4 years post-graduation.
- Thematic Analysis was used to analyze interview data.
Main Results:
- ECNs reported significant gaps in clinical skills, particularly in surgical and emergency nursing.
- Professional experience placements and mentorship were identified as critical for bridging theory-practice gaps.
- Participants emphasized the need for these experiences to build confidence and competence.
Conclusions:
- Nursing curricula require enhancement to address clinical skill deficits, incorporating simulation and interprofessional education.
- Robust mentorship programs and prioritized professional experience placements are essential.
- These improvements aim to reduce 'reality shock' and foster a resilient nursing workforce.
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