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Factors Associated With Nursing Profession Self-Efficacy Among Newly Graduated Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Yujeong Kim1, Eunhee Nam2,3, Myojeong Kim2,4
1College of Nursing, Research Institute of Nursing Innovation, Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea.
Nursing Open
|July 1, 2026
Summary
Newly graduated nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing Research
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
Background:
- Newly graduated nurses face unique challenges impacting their professional confidence.
- Self-efficacy is crucial for early-career nurse retention and quality patient care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify factors influencing nursing profession self-efficacy in newly graduated nurses.
- To provide evidence-based recommendations for enhancing early-career nurse confidence.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive cross-sectional study with 162 newly graduated nurses (less than 1 year experience).
- Data collected via online and offline recruitment (March-April 2025).
- Validated instruments measured resilience, missed nursing care, work environment, and self-efficacy; analyzed using regression.
Main Results:
- Nursing profession self-efficacy positively correlated with resilience and nursing work environment.
- Missed nursing care showed a negative correlation with self-efficacy.
- Resilience and work environment emerged as significant predictors of self-efficacy.
Conclusions:
- Strengthening resilience and improving the nursing work environment are key to enhancing self-efficacy in new nurses.
- Emotional, educational support, and better work conditions are vital for patient safety and care quality.
- Nursing managers should implement targeted strategies like mentorship and preceptorship to support new nurses.
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