The Orientation Period

Abstract

The purpose of this research study was to explore adaptation in new registered nurses using the Roy adaptation model as the guiding conceptual framework. This quantitative study employed a random sampling of new nurses in the state of North Carolina. Personal attributes of the new registered nurses and characteristics of their work setting were modeled with four measures considered suitable proxies for adaptation. Being in a formal orientation period significantly supported the new nurses' overall adaptation. This may represent the benefit of social support, including education, which seems to facilitate adaptation.

Success factors in adaptation of newly graduated nurses: a scoping review

“…The main drivers of newly graduated nurses’ workplace adaptation were socio-emotional support, social construction, social acceptance, and sense of belonging. Social support is an important aspect in creating a sense of relaxation and security and increasing morale and belonging, which facilitated newly graduated nurses’ adaptation [ 2 , 23 , 42 , 54 , 59 ]. Workplace organisations should be encouraged to provide information and instrumental support to enhance newly graduated nurses’ abilities to develop coping skills.…”

“…Working hours and shift and work rotations can influence newly graduated nurses’ perceived adjustment tolerance and can cause chronic and acute occupational fatigue. New graduates who worked longer hours, for example, > 49 h in 2 weeks, experienced smoother transitions [ 2 ]. Smoother transition occurs as new graduates are more engaged in the culture of practice and have opportunities to expand their experience.…”

“…Nurses who worked > 10 h per day experienced fatigue, sleep deprivation, and potentially had more needlestick injuries [ 63 ]. Compared with nurses who worked regular working hours, nurses who worked night shifts were affected differently in the context of person–environment fit, job satisfaction, and health status [ 2 , 51 ]. One study reported that low job satisfaction, poor sleep quality, chronic fatigue, psychological problems, and cardiovascular symptoms were prominent among newly graduated nurses who worked night shifts [ 51 ].…”

“…Often referred to as newly graduated nurses, new nurses are certified nurses who have graduated from an accredited nursing school [ 1 ]. Newly graduated nurses are also referred to as newly registered nurses (RNs) [ 2 ], newly licensed RNs (NLRNs) [ 3 ], and new graduate RNs [ 4 ]. Newly graduated nurses are generally defined as nurses with a service period of < 2 years [ 1 , 5 ], although some researchers have categorised such nurses as those with < 3 years of working experience [ 6 , 7 ].…”

Conformational Map of Phenolic Acids

“…The phenolic acids are natural bioactive compounds present in fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants, and aromatics among others and play a vital role in pharmaceutical industry. , These compounds have aroused great medicinal and pharmacological interest in the last years due to the health benefits provided by their consumption. Although their antioxidant and anticancer , properties, among others, − have been widely reported, little is known about the detailed mechanism of action of these class of compounds.…”