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  • Qualitative Research
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted frontline nurses, leading to burnout and workforce disruption.
  • Early-career nurses and nursing students faced unique challenges during the pandemic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of nursing students, new graduates, and early-career nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • To understand how pandemic-era experiences influenced perceptions of nursing and career trajectories.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study using Thorne's interpretive description methodology.
  • Semi-structured interviews conducted with nursing students, new graduate nurses, and nurses who resigned within their first year.
  • Interviews conducted across multiple US regions.

Main Results:

  • The pandemic did not deter students from entering nursing but altered career trajectories.
  • Institutional and peer support were perceived as insufficient, diminishing practical readiness.
  • Workforce rifts intensified, and media perceptions of nursing were shaped by the pandemic.

Conclusions:

  • Robust transition-to-practice programs, mentorship, and leadership strategies are essential for supporting early-career nurses.
  • Addressing workforce attrition requires intentional interventions to mitigate the pandemic's impact on nurses.
  • Future research should focus on developing and evaluating support systems for nurses during and after crises.