The adjustment experience of newly qualified professional nurses working at private hospitals in India

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2024
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Abstract
This research delves into the adjustment journey of newly qualified professional nurses, exploring the challenges they face and the strategies they employ to overcome those obstacles in the context of private hospitals in India. With the increasing demand for healthcare services and the evolving environment of nursing practice, understanding the challenges and adjustment processes of newly qualified nurses is essential for ensuring their successful integration into the healthcare workforce. Nurses are indispensable to the welfare of patients, as they must skillfully navigate and adjust to the changing demands of their profession while also valuing their well-being to deliver excellent patient care. Therefore, in-depth comprehension of their adjustment processes during the early career phases is essential to enhancing patient care and nurses' well-being. A qualitative interview design was employed to conduct interviews with thirty newly qualified professional nurses, between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five, who possessed one to two years of professional experience. The study disclosed that the adjustment period for these professional nurses was marked by a multitude of challenges, including healthcare work-related challenges, consequences of health and well-being, challenges with patients and their families, relationship issues with supervisors, senior nurses, and doctors, and organizational issues. The interviews also captured and documented their approaches to addressing these difficulties, including making use of professional development opportunities, building positive relationships, shifting their perspective towards the profession, conforming to the authority, engaging in proactive practices, and building on personal resources. The study's discoveries carry important implications for healthcare organizations, nursing institutions, newly qualified nurses, mental health professionals, and other healthcare establishments in India. It emphasized the significance of interventions aimed at enhancing well-being, reducing stress, and providing resources to address the adjustment issues that newly qualified nurses endured. Moreover, the insights from participants offer substantial guidance for instituting mentorship programs and the promotion of additional professional development initiatives within hospital settings. The study probed into its scope and restrictions while addressing the implications, recommendations, and suggestions for future research. Keywords: Adjustment experiences, newly qualified professional nurses, healthcare system, transition period, work environment, adaptation challenges, support systems.
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Authors Varkey, Shini Mol
Journal Malay Journal
Year 2024
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