Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Nurse education and professional work: transition problems?

I D Kapborg1, S Fischbein

  • 1Department of Special Education, Stockholms Institute of Education, Sweden.

Nurse Education Today
|May 21, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Newly registered nurses face challenges transitioning to practice, including heavy administrative burdens and uncertainty in complex patient care. Improved nurse education is needed to better prepare them for real-world nursing roles.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Swedish student nurses' knowledge of health statutes: a descriptive survey.

International nursing review·2009
Same author

Genetic and environmental influences on pupil performances.

Twin research : the official journal of the International Society for Twin Studies·1999
Same author

Life situation, self reported health and coping ability of 35-year old twins and controls--a follow-up of a longitudinal Swedish twin study at adolescence.

Acta geneticae medicae et gemellologiae·1996
Same author

An evaluation of Swedish nurse students' calculating ability in relation to their earlier educational background.

Nurse education today·1995
Same author

Calculation and administration of drug dosage by Swedish nurses, student nurses and physicians.

International journal for quality in health care : journal of the International Society for Quality in Health Care·1994
Same author

Individual perception of education and treatment versus actual outcome. A theoretical model exemplified by an interventional study on patients with insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus.

International journal of technology assessment in health care·1994

Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Role Transition
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • The transition from a 3-year nursing program to a professional nursing role is a critical period for newly registered nurses.
  • Understanding the challenges faced during this transition is essential for improving nurse retention and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the experiences and challenges encountered by nurses during their transition from a 3-year nursing program to their professional role.
  • To identify key areas where newly registered nurses require additional support and education.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study design utilizing diary entries from eight newly registered nurses over two months.
  • Data categorization and interpretation performed by two independent researchers to ensure reliability.

Related Experiment Videos

Main Results:

  • Newly registered nurses reported significant challenges with paperwork and administrative tasks, reducing time for patient-oriented care.
  • Uncertainty was prevalent regarding the care of seriously ill patients, delegation of tasks to assistant nurses, and physician consultation timing.
  • High workload and difficulties in achieving relaxation during off-duty time were commonly reported.

Conclusions:

  • The transition period presents substantial challenges for newly registered nurses, impacting their ability to provide patient-centered care.
  • Further research is recommended to enhance the relevance of nursing education in preparing nurses for contemporary work situations.
  • Support systems and targeted education are crucial for easing the integration of new nurses into the workforce.