- Title
- Work readiness of nursing graduates : Current perspectives of graduate nurse program coordinators
- Creator
- Missen, Karen; McKenna, Lisa; Beauchamp, Alison
- Date
- 2015
- Type
- Text; Journal article
- Identifier
- http://researchonline.federation.edu.au/vital/access/HandleResolver/1959.17/163828
- Identifier
- vital:12942
- Identifier
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https://doi.org/10.1080/10376178.2015.1095054
- Identifier
- ISBN:1037-6178
- Abstract
- Background: The transition from nursing student to graduate remains problematic internationally with issues arising concerning graduates’ work readiness upon commencing employment. Aim: This exploratory study specifically investigated perceptions of graduate nurse program coordinators on the work readiness of nursing graduates, with the aims of identifying strengths, weaknesses and challenges that exist. Design: Qualitative descriptive design. Methods: Sixteen graduate nurse program coordinators were interviewed from various healthcare services in the state of Victoria, Australia. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed verbatim and thematic analysis was used to disclose reoccurring themes and sub-themes. Findings: This paper reports on one theme, preparation readiness, and three sub-themes associated with this theme; clinical skills deficits, communication issues and transitioning as an enrolled nurse to a registered nurse. Conclusions: There are several areas of weaknesses and challenges for nursing graduates in their preparation for practice. As a poorly understood area, evidence from this study will inform curriculum development and transition programs, not only in Australia, but also internationally.
- Relation
- Contemporary Nurse Vol. 51, no. 1 (2015), p. 27-38
- Rights
- © 2015 Taylor & Francis
- Rights
- This metadata is freely available under a CCO license
- Subject
- 1110 Nursing; Graduate nurse; Preparation; Qualitative; Readiness; Transition programs
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