Job stress in new nurses during the transition period: an integrative review

ConclusionThis integrative review evaluated and synthesized available evidence examining stress in new nurses and contributed to the literature regarding stress in nursing professionals. The findings of this review may offer specific information to nurse administrators that can relate to the stress encountered by new nurses who enter into healthcare facilities. Implications for Nursing and Health PolicyFindings of this review may provide valuable input to assist nurse administrators in developing and implementing organizational measures to reduce stress in new nurses while maximizing and facilitating their integration into the nursing workforce. Such measures may include the following: establishment of a well‐structured transition programme, provision of an adequate orientation and senior staff mentorship, stress management programmes, in‐service educational programmes and exposure to clinical simulation scenarios.
Source: International Nursing Review - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Literature Review Source Type: research