Factors Associated With Newly Graduated Nurses' Work Engagement: Systematic Review of Quantitative Studies.

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Healthcare Management
• Organizational Psychology

Background:

• Addressing the global nursing shortage by understanding factors affecting new nurse retention.
• Newly qualified nurses are leaving the profession, necessitating research into work engagement drivers.

Purpose of the Study:

• To identify and describe factors influencing work engagement in newly graduated nurses.
• To inform strategies for improving retention and integration of early-career nurses.

Main Methods:

• Systematic review of original quantitative studies adhering to Joanna Briggs Institute guidelines.
• Searched Scopus, CINAHL, ProQuest, and Ovid Medline databases in November 2023.
• Included 19 articles, assessed quality using JBI tools, and performed narrative analysis.

Main Results:

• Work engagement is influenced by supportive workplaces, effective orientation and transition programs, and opportunities for professional development.
• Personal characteristics, work environment factors, stress levels, and job satisfaction also play significant roles.
• Key factors identified include supportive work environments, transition support, career development, personal traits, work conditions, stress, and job satisfaction.

Conclusions:

• Nurse leaders must foster supportive work environments and robust support systems for new nurses.
• Prioritizing education and skill development is crucial for enhancing nurses' knowledge and competence.
• Organizations should implement quality orientation, transition, and mentorship programs to improve new nurse retention.