A study of the lived experiences of newly licensed nurses
by Derickson, Lynn M., Ed.D., WILMINGTON UNIVERSITY (DELAWARE), 2012, 214 pages; 3490080

Abstract:

A qualitative studyof newly licensed nurses in their first five years of practice, this study looked at twelve participants' receptions into the nursing workforce, and their intent to stay or leave their first nursing positions were examined.Factors influencing their perceived satisfaction in their first nursing jobs were found to be reception by other nurses and doctors, perceived support from management, and their perceptions of preceptors/mentors. From this study a grounded theory emerged. From that theory, A Model for Promoting Newly Licensed Nurse Success was developed that includes: zero-tolerance in the organization for incivility, a formal preceptor/mentoring program that incorporates Benner's skill acquisition model (2001), and formal leadership training for all levels that also incorporates Benner's model (2001).
 
AdviserPamela M. Curtiss
SchoolWILMINGTON UNIVERSITY (DELAWARE)
SourceDAI/B 73-04, p. , Jan 2012
Source TypeDissertation
SubjectsBehavioral sciences; Management; Nursing
Publication Number3490080
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