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Nurses' Views on the Competence of Registered Nurses Working in the Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Qualitative
Talus Eeva1, Seppänen Hanna1, Mikkonen Kristina1
1Research Unit of Health Sciences and Technology, University of Oulu, Finland Medical Research Center Oulu, Oulu University Hospital and University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
Purpose:
To describe the views of a group of nurses about the competencies needed by registered nurses working in neonatal intensive care units.
Design And Methods:
A descriptive study design with a qualitative approach. A total of six focus group interviews involving 21 registered nurses were conducted between October and November of 2023. The participants had work experience (average 14 years, range 3-36 years) of neonatal nursing in university hospitals and central hospitals in Finland. The data were analysed using inductive content analysis.
Results:
The competence of registered nurses working in the neonatal intensive care units comprise of (1) competence in family-oriented care, (2) clinical competence, (3) advanced competence in nursing preterm infants, (4) competence in communication and health technology, and (5) professional growth in competence and collaboration.
Practice Implications:
These findings highlight the complexity of nursing preterm and sick infants. They can be used to improve the education and orientation of neonatal nurses and therefore ensure safe and high-quality neonatal nursing.
Reporting Method:
The COREQ-guidelines were adhered to in reporting the study.
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