Retention of New Graduate Nurses

Abstract

The authors examine the literature on resiliency and relate important concepts to the retention of new graduate nurses. Changes in the support of new graduates are proposed as a means to increase retention in the nursing profession. Developing resilient graduate nurses who can withstand the pressures of the workplace is at the center of retention efforts.

Support Experiences for Novice Nurses in the Workplace: A Qualitative Analysis

“…It is not surprising that experienced colleagues treat novice nurses irrationally (Maria et al, 2020). So it is essential to support novice nurses in their new workplace, previous studies showed that the majority of novice nurses had insufficient supporting resources, which increased errors, conflicts, staff tensions, ineffective patient care, and reduced productivity (Moran, 2012; Tastan et al, 2013; Theisen & Sandau, 2013). It has been well established that a supporting and encouraging workplaces could enhance the creativity and organizational commitment of novice nurses (Tastan et al, 2013).…”

Associação de estresse ocupacional e uso de psicotrópicos por docentes da área da saúde

“…Essa condição de pressão pode levar a exaustão física e emocional, que se retrata, principalmente, na saúde mental do profissional docente que apresenta índices elevados de estresse, instalando um ciclo em que atividades docentes associadas aos fatores estressores sociais cotidianos os levam a apatia, conformação e acomodação, que resulta em insatisfação e frustração (5,6) .…”