ORCID Profile
0000-0001-6240-4308
Current Organisation
University of Tasmania
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Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 08-2012
DOI: 10.5172/CONU.2012.42.1.20
Abstract: This paper reports on one of the key findings from a recent descriptive phenomenological study on lived experience of 10 new graduate nurses (NGNs) in an intensive care unit (ICU) in a major acute care hospital. Interpersonal relationships experienced by NGNs in ICU give rise to erse thoughts, perceptions and feelings that may have significant impact on their professional development, job satisfaction and retention. The researcher conducted in-depth, semi-structured audio-taped interviews to collect the data. Interaction with others as key theme and related subthemes: interaction with patients interaction with other members of the ICU team who is approachable and feedback emerged. The NGNs' perception of their ability to interact with others, as part of their professional development, is influenced by both (i) how they see themselves and (ii) how they perceive that others see them.
Publisher: Elsevier BV
Date: 02-2022
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 06-05-2022
Publisher: Wiley
Date: 16-08-2023
DOI: 10.1111/NICC.12965
Abstract: Shortage and retention of experienced nurses are crucial matters and internationally acknowledged, particularly in specialty areas such as Critical Care. To explore the experiences of registered nurses in their first and fourth years of practice in an adult intensive care unit. This descriptive phenomenological study was conducted over 4 years. Eligible participants were interviewed at two different points in their career. Ten registered nurses were interviewed after three to 6 months of employment in an adult intensive care unit (Phase One). Five of the same participants were interviewed in their fourth year of practice (Phase Two). Findings related to factors influencing the participants' choice of specialty and their retention are reported in this paper. Two themes emerged from Phase One: a unique environment, positive and negative emotions, unclear expectations, and the journey of a registered nurse. Two themes generated from data collected in Phase Two included a unique environment and being a proficient nurse. In both phases, nurses considered the Intensive Care Unit a stimulating learning environment. This paper highlights that the registered nurse's perception of the Intensive Care Unit and Intensive Care Nursing influenced their choice of specialty, and learning opportunities influenced their decision to remain in the Intensive Care Unit. The findings of this study inform action areas for healthcare organizations and nursing managers. Challenges, learning opportunities and the nature of critical care nursing should be considered target areas for organizations to promote and develop as part of critical care nurses' retention strategies. Education not only for new graduate nurses but also for all registered nurses should be ongoing.
Publisher: Informa UK Limited
Date: 05-08-2019
Location: Australia
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