What are your perceptions of new RN competency levels?

An integrative review of the factors influencing new graduate nurse engagement in interprofessional collaboration

“…, Schoessler & Waldo , Etheridge , Thomas et al . ) and ancillary staff (Martin & Wilson ). In particular, these deficiencies related to conflict resolution (Duchscher , Anderson et al .…”

“…The findings suggest that lack of self-confidence may be a significant barrier to IPC among new graduate nurses. Numerous studies reported that the new graduates experienced fear and lack of confidence when interacting with physicians (Duchscher 2001, Delaney 2003, Schoessler & Waldo 2006a, Olson 2009, Thomas et al 2011). This lack of confidence was associated with disseminating information and voicing concerns to physicians about client care (Schwartz et al 2011).…”

“…IPC may also be hindered by lack of knowledge and experience in interacting with other healthcare professionals (Duchscher 2001, Delaney 2003, Ellerton & Gregor 2003, Etheridge 2007, Fink et al 2008, Anderson et al 2009, Chernomas et al 2010. Specifically, lack of knowledge and experience was a barrier to collaborating with physicians Thomas et al 2011) and ancillary staff (Martin & Wilson 2011). In particular, these deficiencies related to conflict resolution (Duchscher 2001, Anderson et al 2009, Olson 2009).…”

“…Although reported as being unprepared being for nursing practice (Institute of Medicine , Burns & Poster , Thomas et al . ), many new graduates are expected to perform with the same level of expertise as more experienced nurses (Chernomas et al . ).…”

“…The 1st year of professional practice can be a highly stressful transition period for some new graduate nurses (Kramer 1974, Duchscher 2008. Although reported as being unprepared being for nursing practice (Institute of Medicine 2004, Burns & Poster 2008, Thomas et al 2011), many new graduates are expected to perform with the same level of expertise as more experienced nurses (Chernomas et al 2010). This unrealistic expectation is hindered by reports of increasingly chaotic and dissatisfying work environments (Tourangeau & Cranley 2006) that can result in burnout, as early as the first 2 years of employment (CNA 2006).…”