Purpose
This study aimed to confirm the mediating effects of transition shock on the relationships among grit, social support, and retention intention of new graduate nurses.
Methods
A total of 174 new graduate nurses were recruited from a university hospital and a general hospital. The data were collected between November and December 2022 and analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test, one-way analysis of variance, Scheffé test, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, Baron and Kenny’s three-step regression analysis, and the PROCESS Macro Model 4.
Results
Nurses’ retention intention was positively correlated with grit (r=.56, p<.001) and social support (r=.48, p<.001) and negatively correlated with transition shock (r=-.56, p<.001). The mediating analysis revealed that transition shock mediated the relationship between grit and retention intention as well as between social support and retention intention.
Conclusion
Based on the findings, an intervention program should be developed to reduce transition shock in new graduate nurses to increase their intention of retention.

Purpose
This study aimed to identify the effects of resilience and nursing managers’ empowering leadership on turnover intention among new nurses, as well as the mediating role of transition shock.
Methods
This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study. Data were collected from 167 new nurses working in tertiary hospitals in Korea between July 1st and July 13, 2022. The relationships among the variables were analyzed using Pearson’s correlation coefficients, and the factors affecting turnover intention were identified using PROCESS macro analysis.
Results
Resilience (direct effect=-0.02, p=.781) and nursing managers’ empowering leadership (direct effect=-0.00, p=.992) did not directly affect new nurses’ turnover intention. Transition shock had mediating role in the relationship between resilience and turnover intention (indirect effect=-0.12, 95% Boot confidence interval=-0.23~-0.04) and between nursing managers’ empowering leadership and turnover intention (indirect effect=-0.14, 95% Boot confidence interval=-0.23~-0.06).
Conclusion
Resilience and nursing managers’ empowering leadership indirectly influence turnover intention through transition shock among new nurses. To reduce turnover intention among new nurses, programs for preventing or mitigating their transition shock should be provided. In addition, improving the resilience of new nurses and nursing managers’ empowering leadership may contribute to reducing turnover intention among new nurses by mitigating their transition shock.

Purpose
The aim of this research was to identify, appraise and synthesize available evidence exploring new nurses' experiences of turnover.
Methods
The qualitative meta-synthesis method suggested by Thomas and Harden was used. Qualitative research articles considered for inclusion in the review were identified through an extensive search of relevant literature in scientific databases. Data were extracted from the aforementioned articles, and qualitative research findings were pooled according to Thomas and Harden's review process. This process involved the categorization of findings according to similarity of meaning and aggregation of these sub-themes to produce a comprehensive set of synthesized themes.
Results
A total of 4 research articles met the inclusion criteria and were included in the review. The review process resulted in 30 sub-themes that were aggregated into 10 themes: ineffective education; overwhelming work; personal maltreatment by doctors, career nurses, patients and caregivers; lack of professional vision; suffering; fear; loss of confidence; isolation; cynical reaction to turnover; new beginning and growth.
Conclusion
These findings illuminated the necessity of educational, organizational, emotional and social support for new nurses to help them accomplish their developmental tasks during their transition, as well as the need for this support to continue even after the turnover.

Citations

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the effect of Psychosocial health and Self-nurturance on the experience of new graduate nurses.
METHODS
A cross-sectional survey design was used. The participants in this study were 149 nurses who had less than 12 months of nursing experience and were working at one of 4 general hospitals. The data were collected by a self-administered questionnaire from Nov. 2012 to Oct. 2014.
RESULTS
The total mean score for Psychosocial health was 3.07+/-0.60, Self-nurturance, 3.38+/-0.44, and graduate nurse experience, 2.59+/-0.27. The effect of Psychosocial health and Self-nurturance predicted 23% of variance in graduate nurse experience.
CONCLUSION
These results indicate that Psychosocial health and Self-nurturance have a positive relationship to graduate nurse experience. Therefore, further studies including approaches that support Psychosocial health and Self-nurturance are recommended to help in the adaptation of newly graduated nurses to clinical settings.

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PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to identify the perception of role transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse among senior year nursing students and to examine factors affecting their role transition.
METHODS
A descriptive survey with convenience sampling was conducted in four nursing colleges in Seoul, South Korea. Data were collected using a self-administrated questionnaire. Four instruments including role transition, self-esteem, interpersonal relationships and anxiety during clinical practicum were used and the students'demographics were also collected. A multiple logistic regression was used to identify predictors for the role transition.
RESULTS
A total of 233 nursing students were surveyed and final analysis was conducted utilizing 226 participants. Mean point of perceived role transition (5 point scale) was 3.34+/-0.44. In a multiple regression model, high self-esteem, good interpersonal relationships, low anxiety during clinical practicum, and high satisfaction in college life were significant predictors of a smooth transition (Adj. R2=.32, F=22.28, p<.001).
CONCLUSION
The findings suggest that role transition from a student nurse to a registered nurse is facilitated through the establishment of programs to improve self-esteem and interpersonal relationships and to reduce anxiety during clinical practicum.

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