Starting out - An intensive experience

Kirwan, Lisa

doi:10.7748/ncyp.27.7.14.s21

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“…Ideal candidates possess maturity and willingness to develop long-term relationships with patients and families; previous experience an important indicator of this. Kirwan 43 provides a junior nurses' perspective, suggesting that with the right support, a novice can be empowered to cope in this environment. The NMC 44 states that undergraduate training should produce 'safe and effective' nurses at the point of registration, regardless of the environment, thus ultimately the recruitment of NQNs in ICU remains a matter for individual units.…”

Section: Employment Of Nqns In Critical Carementioning

confidence: 99%

Experiences of Newly Qualified Nurses in Critical Care: A qualitative systematic review

Elias

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2020

Journal of the Intensive Care Society

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Recent nursing shortages have been particularly felt in specialist areas, like Critical Care, which require higher staffing quotas; leading to increased recruitment of Newly Qualified Nurses in an area once reserved for the more experienced. This qualitative systematic review aimed to explore the experiences of Newly Qualified Nurses working in Critical Care, as their first job post-registration. A systematic search was undertaken between December 2017 and May 2018, yielding eight studies for inclusion in this review. Eligibility criteria included a qualitative design; Newly Qualified Nurses with less than two years post-registration experience, working in adult Intensive Care Units. Data were extracted and synthesised using the Thematic Synthesis approach. Five main themes emerged from the data: Intensive Care Unit Readiness; An Emotional Spectrum; Developing Relationships; The Journey to Self-Satisfaction and Intensive Care Unit Commitment. Conclusions are that an undergraduate placement in Critical Care should be facilitated where possible, consistent mentorship enhances Newly Qualified Nurse satisfaction, peer support is an important coping mechanism and opportunities for socialisation should be facilitated.

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Section: Employment Of Nqns In Critical Carementioning

confidence: 99%