J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2022 May;28(2):156-166. 10.5977/jkasne.2022.28.2.156.

Factors influencing the transition shock of newly-graduated nurses

• Moon KJ
• Cho, MY

• KMID: 2530196
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2022.28.2.156

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to identify factors that can affect transition shock in newly-graduated nurses.
Methods
The first descriptive written survey was conducted on 450 graduate students from five nursing colleges. After their employment, the second survey was conducted on 316 participants who had responded to the first survey. A total of 158 respondents were used for the final analysis. Data were analyzed using an independent t-test, ANOVA, Tukey test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis with the SPSS Win 25.0 Program.
Results
The average age of the participants was 24.25±4.47. Of the participants, 126 (79.8%) were satisfied that they had majored in nursing. The average score for transition shock was 2.61±0.55 points. Factors influencing the transition shock of newly-graduated nurses were the working department, working period, and working environment. The more positively the newly-graduated nurses perceived the nursing work environment, the less of a transition shock they experienced. Grade point average, clinical competence, confidence in performing core nursing skills, and nursing professionalism did not affect their transition shock. It could be confirmed that there is a gap between college nursing education and the clinical field.
Conclusion
In order to reduce the transition shock of newly-graduated nurses, it is necessary to improve the nursing work environment and apply educational and emotional support strategies according to the characteristics of each work department and the period of work.

Keyword

Nurses, Transition shock, Nursing students, Professional practice, Psychological stress; 신규졸업간호사, 전환충격, 간호대학생, 전문직 실무, 심리적 스트레스