ArticleBMC nursing2020
Developing a competency profile for newly graduated registered nurses in South Africa.
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- The Role of the Simulation in Supporting Newly Graduated Nurses in Their First 5 Months of Working Transition: Findings From a Mixed-Method Study.Journal of clinical nursing · 2026Article
- Barriers to Effective Clinical Experiences Among Newly Qualified Registered Nurses: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
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- Newly qualified intensive care nurses' lived experiences of being a shift leader in a private healthcare institution in Gauteng, South Africa.International journal of nursing sciences · 2023Article
- Psychometric evaluation of a nursing competence assessment tool among nursing students: a development and validation study.BMC medical education · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundNewly graduated registered nurses experience various challenges when entering the clinical practice environment. Typical challenges include lack of specific knowledge, skills and attitude competencies which is aggravated further by factors such as transition problems, workloads, lack of confidence and independence which potentially causes poor quality care. The aim of the study was to develop a competency profile for newly graudated registered nures, based on the perceptions of both nurse educators and final-year nursing students regarding the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to deliver quality patient care in South Africa.
methodsA qualitative descriptive design was used. Semi-structured individual interviews were conducted with 42 participants consisting of 23 nurse educators and 19 final-year nursing students at three nursing education institutions. The interviews were guided by an interview guide that examined three predetermined themes: knowledge, skills and attitudes as competencies to deliver quality patient care. Data were processed using thematic analysis.
resultsThe predetermined theme
conclusionsRich, in-depth knowledge, skills and attitudes were identified to develop a competency profile that may assist newly graduated registered nurses when entering the clinical practice environment to deliver quality patient care.
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