ArticleNursing in critical care2025
Exploring the experiences of newly graduated nurses transiting into critical care settings: A descriptive qualitative study.
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- Prolonged Effects on Frontline Caregivers: Occupational Stress and Mental Well-Being in Transformed Healthcare Environments Post-COVID-19.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2026Article
- Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric validation of the Chinese version of the Professional Interpersonal Competency Assessment Scale for novice nurses.Frontiers in public health · 2026Article
- Exploring the experiences of imposter phenomenon among Chinese ICU nurses: a qualitative study.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Exploring the experiences of newly graduated nurses transiting into critical care settings: A descriptive qualitative study.Nursing in critical care · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe transition of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) into the intensive care unit (ICU) differs from general nursing because of the complexities of critical care management, which includes managing life-threatening conditions. The ICU transition experiences for NGNs can contribute to higher occupational stress and lead to greater turnover intentions. This turnover may exacerbate staffing shortages, increase workloads and potentially compromise care quality. Understanding the new nurses' transition experiences is crucial for providing strategies to support their adaptation and retention in the nursing workforce.
aimTo explore the transition experiences and describe the unique challenges that NGNs face in the ICU. STUDY
designA descriptive qualitative study design was utilized to explore the NGNs' transition experiences into the ICU in Singapore. A purposive sampling of 15 participants was used, and semi-structured interviews were conducted from November 2023 to February 2024. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis was used for data analysis.
resultsThree major themes and eight sub-themes emerged from the participants' interviews. The three major themes are: 'Navigating the Unfamiliar Realm of the ICU', 'Traversing Personal Growth Amid Concerns for Independence' and 'Becoming Proficient and Taking More Responsibilities'. Themes were explored through a phased approach that captured the evolving challenges and experiences NGNs face during the transition into ICU.
conclusionsUnderstanding each phase of NGNs' experiences in the ICU is necessary for raising awareness within organizations or academic institutions. Future research can take a phased approach to address the issues identified, as each phase may present different challenges. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: Identifying and addressing NGNs' transition period and how they learn new critical care skills are essential for safe critical care practice.
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