Higgins, Georgina and Spencer, Rachael and Kane, Roslyn (2010) A systematic review of the experiences and perceptions of the newly qualified nurse in the United Kingdom. Nurse Education Today, 30 (6). pp. 499-508. ISSN 0260-6917

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Abstract

Aim: A systematic literature review of the experiences and perceptions of newly qualified nurses in the UK during the transition from student to staff nurse. Background: It has been widely recognised that newly qualified nurses experience a period of transition. Over the past decade there has been radical reorganisation of nurse education in the UK which has raised issues of preparation for practice. Data sources: Searches were made of the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and MEDLINE. Methods: A systematic review was carried out. Papers were critically reviewed, relevant data were extracted and synthesised. Results: Four themes were identified from the empirical evidence base: transition and change, personal and professional development, pre-registration education, preceptorship and support. Conclusion: Transition remains a stressful experience for newly qualified nurses in the UK. Reasons include an increase in personal and professional development, changes in pre-registration education and lack of support once qualified. Recommendations: Further research is needed to address the current situation in relation to the transition period including pre-registration education, preparation for practice and support in both primary and secondary care.

Item Type:	Article
Keywords:	Student newly qualified nurse transition experiences, ref03, refdoi
Subjects:	X Education > X342 Academic studies in Higher Education B Subjects allied to Medicine > B790 Nursing not elsewhere classified
Divisions:	College of Social Sciences > Faculty of Health & Social Sciences > Lincoln School of Health & Social Care
Depositing User:	Ros Kane
Date Deposited:	21 Jul 2010 12:04
Last Modified:	08 May 2013 15:44
URI:	http://eprints.lincoln.ac.uk/id/eprint/2972

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