Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study
Abstract Aims The aim of the study was to examine the association between the characteristics of a nursing student’s final clinical practicum and the success of transition of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) in six European countries. Design A longitudinal design with two data collections points (pre‐...
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crwiley:10.1111/jan.15060 2024-06-23T07:54:06+00:00 Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study Kaihlanen, Anu‐Marja Gluschkoff, Kia Koskinen, Sanna Salminen, Leena Strandell‐Laine, Camilla Fuster Linares, Pilar Sveinsdóttir, Herdís Fatkulina, Natalja Ní Chianáin, Linda Stubner, Juliane Leino‐Kilpi, Helena Academy of Finland 2021 http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/jan.15060 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/pdf/10.1111/jan.15060 https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full-xml/10.1111/jan.15060 en eng Wiley http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Journal of Advanced Nursing volume 77, issue 12, page 4782-4792 ISSN 0309-2402 1365-2648 journal-article 2021 crwiley https://doi.org/10.1111/jan.15060 2024-06-06T04:22:26Z Abstract Aims The aim of the study was to examine the association between the characteristics of a nursing student’s final clinical practicum and the success of transition of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) in six European countries. Design A longitudinal design with two data collections points (pre‐ and post‐graduate). Methods The data were collected with an online survey between May 2018 and April 2020 from graduating nursing students ( n = 1796) in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain. Altogether, 642 NGNs responded to the second questionnaire 1 year after graduation. Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to examine the associations between five clinical practicum characteristics and three indicators for the success of transition (ease of transition, turnover intentions and occupational commitment). Models were adjusted for demographic and background/workplace factors and professional competence. Results Several associations were observed between the different clinical practicum characteristics and the indicators for a successful transition. Good pedagogical atmosphere and good supervisory relationship were associated with higher likelihood of an easy transition. Good leadership style of the ward manager, good premises of nursing care on the ward and a good supervisory relationship were associated with higher occupational commitment. No consistent association with turnover intention was found. Conclusion Having a good final clinical practicum before graduation can contribute to an easier transition experience for newly NGNs and strengthen their commitment to the nursing profession. Impact This study adds to the limited existing knowledge about the importance of final clinical practicums in shaping the transition process and occupational commitment of NGNs. Investing in creating a good final practicum experience could help healthcare organizations engage new nursing professionals and thus alleviate the existing shortage of nurses. Article in Journal/Newspaper Iceland Wiley Online Library Journal of Advanced Nursing 77 12 4782 4792 |
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Abstract Aims The aim of the study was to examine the association between the characteristics of a nursing student’s final clinical practicum and the success of transition of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) in six European countries. Design A longitudinal design with two data collections points (pre‐ and post‐graduate). Methods The data were collected with an online survey between May 2018 and April 2020 from graduating nursing students ( n = 1796) in Finland, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Lithuania and Spain. Altogether, 642 NGNs responded to the second questionnaire 1 year after graduation. Logistic and linear regression analyses were used to examine the associations between five clinical practicum characteristics and three indicators for the success of transition (ease of transition, turnover intentions and occupational commitment). Models were adjusted for demographic and background/workplace factors and professional competence. Results Several associations were observed between the different clinical practicum characteristics and the indicators for a successful transition. Good pedagogical atmosphere and good supervisory relationship were associated with higher likelihood of an easy transition. Good leadership style of the ward manager, good premises of nursing care on the ward and a good supervisory relationship were associated with higher occupational commitment. No consistent association with turnover intention was found. Conclusion Having a good final clinical practicum before graduation can contribute to an easier transition experience for newly NGNs and strengthen their commitment to the nursing profession. Impact This study adds to the limited existing knowledge about the importance of final clinical practicums in shaping the transition process and occupational commitment of NGNs. Investing in creating a good final practicum experience could help healthcare organizations engage new nursing professionals and thus alleviate the existing shortage of nurses. |
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Kaihlanen, Anu‐Marja Gluschkoff, Kia Koskinen, Sanna Salminen, Leena Strandell‐Laine, Camilla Fuster Linares, Pilar Sveinsdóttir, Herdís Fatkulina, Natalja Ní Chianáin, Linda Stubner, Juliane Leino‐Kilpi, Helena |
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Kaihlanen, Anu‐Marja Gluschkoff, Kia Koskinen, Sanna Salminen, Leena Strandell‐Laine, Camilla Fuster Linares, Pilar Sveinsdóttir, Herdís Fatkulina, Natalja Ní Chianáin, Linda Stubner, Juliane Leino‐Kilpi, Helena Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study |
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Kaihlanen, Anu‐Marja Gluschkoff, Kia Koskinen, Sanna Salminen, Leena Strandell‐Laine, Camilla Fuster Linares, Pilar Sveinsdóttir, Herdís Fatkulina, Natalja Ní Chianáin, Linda Stubner, Juliane Leino‐Kilpi, Helena |
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Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study |
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Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study |
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Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study |
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Final clinical practicum shapes the transition experience and occupational commitment of newly graduated nurses in Europe—A longitudinal study |
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