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Thriving at work experiences among newly registered masters prepared nurses: A qualitative study
Yingyang Li1, Mengyuan Qiao2, Linlin Hou3
1Department of Critical Care Surgery, The First Affiliated Hospital, and College of Clinical Medicine of Henan University of Science and Technology, Luoyang, 471003, China.
Background:
Newly registered masters prepared nurses often face challenges in clinical settings, including role ambiguity, underutilization of advanced competencies, high knowledge demands, pressures related to research, and interprofessional collaboration barriers. These issues may hinder their professional growth and contribute to turnover intentions. Conversely, high levels of thriving at work can enhance job motivation, foster a sense of meaning and value, promote continuous growth, and ultimately improve retention rates and innovative behaviors. Consequently, it is imperative to explore the work thriving experiences of newly registered masters prepared nurses.
Objective:
Exploring the needs and experiences of thriving at work among newly registered masters prepared nurses.
Design:
A phenomenological qualitative study was conducted.
Setting:
The present study was conducted in four tertiary Grade A hospitals in Henan Province, China.
Participants:
Twenty one nurses with master's education and less than two years of work experience.
Methods:
From April to June 2025, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 21 newly registered masters prepared nurses from tertiary Grade-A hospitals in Henan Province, China. Transcripts were analyzed using Colaizzi's seven-step analysis approach.
Results:
The thriving at work experiences of newly registered masters prepared nurses were categorized into 4 themes with 14 subthemes: (1) Low work vitality (Work monotony, Turnover intention), (2) Thriving strategies (Peer consultation, Evidence retrieval, Scholarly discourse, AI utilization), (3) Institutional support gaps (Lack of recognition, Inadequate preceptorship, Absence of career pathways), (4) Thriving enablers needed (Dedicated nursing research funding, Protected time for nursing research, Clear career progression, Enhancement of salary packages, Comprehensive nursing knowledge training).
Conclusion:
Newly registered masters prepared nurses reported low work vitality and perceived insufficient organizational support for thriving at work, highlighting multifaceted needs. To address these barriers and demands, we propose a thriving promotion program based on evidence and tailored to this cohort, aimed at fostering their professional growth and sustainable development.
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