Registered Nurses' Attitudes Towards ChatGPT and Self-Directed Learning: A Cross-Sectional Study.

BACKGROUND: Self-directed, lifelong learning is essential for nurses' competence in complex healthcare environments, which are characterised by rapid advancements in medicine and technology and nursing shortages. Previous studies have demonstrated that ChatGPT technology fosters self-directed learning by motivating users to engage with it. OBJECTIVES: To explore the relationships amongst socio-demographic data, attitudes towards ChatGPT use, and self-directed learning amongst registered nurses in Taiwan. METHODS: A cross-sectional study design with an online survey was adopted. Registered nurses from various healthcare settings were recruited through Facebook and LINE, a widely used messaging application in East Asia, reaching over 1000 nurses across five distinct online groups. An online survey was used to collect data, including socio-demographic characteristics, attitudes towards ChatGPT use, and a self-directed learning scale. Data were analysed using descriptive statistical methods, t-tests, Pearson's correlation, one-way analysis of variance, and multiple linear regression analysis. RESULTS: Amongst the 330 participants, 50.6% worked in hospitals, 51.8% had more than 15 years of work experience, and 78.2% did not hold supervisory positions. Of the participants, 46.7% had used ChatGPT. For all nurses, work experience and awareness of ChatGPT statistically significantly predicted self-directed learning, explaining 32.0% of the variance. For those familiar with ChatGPT, work experience in nursing and the technological/social influence of ChatGPT statistically significantly predicted self-directed learning, explaining 35.3% of the variance. CONCLUSIONS: Work experience in nursing provides critical opportunities for professional development and training. Therefore, ChatGPT-supported self-directed learning should be customised for degrees of experience to optimise continuous education. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT AND HEALTH POLICY: This study explores nurses' diverse use of and attitudes towards ChatGPT for self-directed learning. It suggests that administrators customise support and training when incorporating ChatGPT into professional development, accounting for nurses' varied experiences to enhance learning outcomes. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution. REPORTING METHOD: This study adhered to the relevant cross-sectional STROBE guidelines.

Churning the tides of care: when nurse turnover makes waves in patient access to primary care.

BACKGROUND: Team-based primary care (PC) enhances the quality of and access to health care. The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) implements team-based care through Patient Aligned Care Teams (PACTs), consisting of four core members: a primary care provider, registered nurse (RN) care manager, licensed vocational nurse, and scheduling clerk. RNs play a central role: they coordinate patient care, manage operational needs, and serve as a patient point of contact. Currently, it is not known how varying levels of RN staffing on primary care teams impact patient outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to empirically assess how the stability of RN staffing within team-based primary care affects patient access to care. METHODS: A retrospective database review using clinical and administrative data from the VHA over 24 months. Participants included 5,897 PC PACTs across 152 VHA healthcare facilities in the United States and its territories. The stability of personnel in the RN role was categorized as: RN continuous churn, RN staffing instability and RN vacancy. All 3 categories were compared to teams with RN stability (i.e., same person in the role for the entire 24-month period). Access measures included: average third-next-available appointment, established patient average wait time in days, urgent care utilization, emergency room utilization, and total inbound-to-outbound PC secure messages ratio. RESULTS: RN continuous churn within PACTs had a significant impact on third-next-available appointment (b = 3.70, p < 0.01). However, RN staffing instability and vacancy had no significant relationship with any of the access measures. Several risk adjustment variables, including team full-time equivalency, team stability, relative team size, and average team size, were significantly associated with access to health care. CONCLUSIONS: Teams are impacted by churn on the team. Adequate staffing and team stability significantly predict patient access primary care services. Healthcare organizations should focus on personnel retention and strategies to mitigate the impact(s) of continuous RN turnover. Future research should examine the relative impact of turnover and stability of other roles (e.g., clerks) and how team members adapt to personnel changes.

Addressing Registered Nurse Retention and Attrition in Thailand Hospitals: An Integrative Review.

Thailand is one of the Southeast Asia countries that has been significantly impacted by Registered Nurse (RN) workforce shortages. This integrative review aims to critically analyze factors influencing the attrition and retention of RNs practicing in Thailand's hospital sector. The databases searched included CINAHL (via EBSCOhost), EMBASE, Nursing Allied (via ProQuest), Ovid, Scopus, Web of Science, and Medline. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) were utilized to record the search strategy findings in compliance with the review standards, while the Mixed-Methods Appraisal Tool (MMAT) was used to appraise quality. Sources for review totaled 35, using quantitative methods (n = 30), qualitative methods (n = 3), and mixed methods (n = 2). Thematic analysis revealed factors that challenge RNs' job motivation fueled by a lack of autonomy, a loss of confidence and sense of competence, and negative workplace relations with co-workers, resulting in poor job satisfaction. Future research is needed to elicit an understanding of "how" Thai RNs sense of autonomy, competence, and relatedness in their workplace practice provides insight into "why" they choose to remain employed or leave the nursing workforce.

Unveiling nurses' perspectives on decent work: A qualitative exploration.

AIM: This study explores nurses' perspectives on the concept of "decent work" and the factors influencing their viewpoints. DESIGN: This qualitative study employed a conventional content analysis approach using face-to-face interviews. METHODS: In-depth interviews were conducted with 20 registered nurses at two tertiary hospitals in Hangzhou, China, from October to November 2023. FINDINGS: Decent work for nurses refers to their engagement in a profession within a secure, fair, and friendly practice environment where they could receive respect, support, reasonable compensation, social security, and opportunities for career development, all of which could enable nurses to recognize their intrinsic values and achieve a state of professional and personal fulfillment. Key factors that influence decent work for nurses include the work environment, societal perceptions, and individual characteristics. CONCLUSIONS: The concept of decent work holds paramount importance for nurses, necessitating collaborative efforts at the individual, family, institutional, and societal levels to promote the professional dignity of nurses and enhance the quality of nursing care. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY: Policymakers should establish regional minimum wage standards for nurses, promote flexible scheduling, and support professional development through subsidized training programs. Additionally, national media campaigns and comprehensive mental health support can enhance the public image and resilience of nurses, respectively, improving their decent work perception.

Registered Nurses' Digital Client Work and Associating Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study.

AIMS: To describe the frequency of digital client work among Finnish registered nurses, including video consultations, secured messaging and digital promotion of care without direct contact with the client. In addition, the study examines the association between various factors related to nurses' characteristics and work environment with digital client work and its frequency. DESIGN: A cross-sectional survey study. METHODS: A total of 2970 nurses responded to a nationwide survey in spring 2023. Descriptive statistics were used to characterise the frequency of different types of digital client work. Binary logistic regression analyses were used to examine the associations. RESULTS: One-third of the respondents reported digital client work during the last 6 months. The majority had worked digitally with their clients daily or weekly. Secured messaging was the most frequently used type of digital client work, whereas video consultations were less frequent. Nurses working in acute care, home-based care or other environments worked more frequently digitally with their clients than those working in inpatient care. Nurses with higher digital dedication and collegial support had greater odds of digital client work than those with lower dedication. Among those who reported frequent digital client work, lower skills in information security were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Given the significant variation in the frequency of digital client work among nurses across different environments, assessing broader digitalisation adoption opportunities is essential. Organisations must ensure that nurses have sufficient skills for secure handling of client data, and efforts should be made in creating motivational and supportive work environments to facilitate digital client work. IMPLICATIONS: By understanding the factors influencing nurses' digital client work, organisations can create stronger structures to support their work. Enhancing digital service availability across different healthcare settings would offer clients more care options, thereby potentially improving their access to healthcare. IMPACT: This research addresses a knowledge gap regarding the current extent of nurses' digital client work in various healthcare environments and explores potential influencing factors. As governments aim to significantly expand the provision of digital healthcare services, understanding the variation in nurses' digital client work is crucial. This information can guide targeted interventions, such as continuous education, and organisational and collegial support, facilitating dedication to use digital technologies and ensuring secure and impactful advancements in digital healthcare. Our research will benefit healthcare organisations, decision-makers, nursing professionals and educational institutions. REPORTING METHOD: Our study adheres to the relevant EQUATOR guidelines and follows the STROBE checklist for cross-sectional studies. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No patient or public contribution.

Decision Regret and Vaccine Hesitancy among Nursing Students and Registered Nurses in Italy: Insights from Structural Equation Modeling.

This study focused on vaccine hesitancy and decision regret about the COVID-19 vaccine among nursing students (BScN and MScN) and Registered Nurses (RNs) in Italy. The primary aim was to describe decision regret and vaccine hesitancy among these groups and to understand what influences vaccine hesitancy. Data were collected through an e-survey conducted from March to June 2024. The Decision Regret Scale and the Adult Vaccine Hesitancy Scale were employed to assess regret and hesitancy levels, assessing trust, concerns, and compliance regarding vaccination. Among the participants, 8.64% were not vaccinated. The results indicated moderate to high levels of decision regret and diverse levels of trust, concerns, and compliance with COVID-19 vaccination. Structural equation modeling revealed that decision regret significantly predicted Trust (R2 = 31.3%) and Concerns (R2 = 26.9%), with lower regret associated with higher trust and lower concerns about vaccine safety. The number of COVID-19 vaccine boosters was a significant predictor of Trust and Concerns, with more boosters associated with higher trust and lower concerns. MScN students exhibited higher Compliance compared to RNs (R2 = 2.9%), highlighting the role of advanced education. These findings suggest that addressing decision regret and providing comprehensive vaccine information could enhance trust and compliance.

The effect of an educational intervention on perioperative registered nurse's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards pressure injury prevention in surgical patients.

BACKGROUND: Pressure injuries continue to be a significant problem in perioperative patients. Surgical patients are particularly at risk due to lack of mobility and sensation during surgery and the early recovery period. The AORN (2024) recommends that healthcare organizations develop a comprehensive prevention program that includes risk assessment, prevention, and education. OBJECTIVES: To measure the effect of an educational intervention on perioperative nurses' knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards pressure injury prevention after one week and again after six months. METHODS: Nurse's knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors were measured at three different time periods using quantitative nonexperimental pretest posttest longitudinal design. Three hundred fifty-four perioperative registered nurses from 11 acute care hospitals participated. RESULTS: Nurses' knowledge scores were in the moderate range. Statistically significant differences were found between pre-test and posttest 1 scores, indicating that knowledge improved after nurses completed the education intervention and information was retained six months after. Nurses' attitudes were neither positive nor negative towards pressure injury prevention. Regarding behavior, the majority of nurses reported carrying out pressure injury prevention strategies, however only half reported carrying out daily risk assessment strategies. CONCLUSIONS: To prevent pressure injury in perioperative patients, it is imperative that guidelines for the prevention of perioperative pressure injury (AORN, 2024) are integrated into nursing practice.

Oncology Nurses' Communication Practices and Challenges Towards Advance Care Planning: A Sequential Explanatory Mixed-Method Study.

AIMS: This study aims to explore the practice of advance care planning (ACP) among Chinese oncology nurses and identify challenges influencing care provision. DESIGN: A sequential explanatory mixed-method design was employed, comprising a quantitative phase to assess communication practices, followed by a qualitative phase to explore the challenges faced in ACP. METHODS: The study employed convenience sampling, including 532 oncology nurses from seven hospitals in northern China. Quantitative data were collected through a cross-sectional survey and the ACP communication index from December 2021 to January 2022. The qualitative phase consisted of 19 interviews conducted between May and July 2022, which were thematically analysed to elucidate the challenges in ACP practices. RESULTS: Quantitative findings revealed a low frequency of ACP communication among Chinese oncology nurses. Qualitative analysis identified four themes: lack of optimal timing, passive engagement of patients or families, reluctance of healthcare professionals and unsupported policies. CONCLUSION: The study concluded that identified challenges compromise the effectiveness of ACP practices among Chinese oncology nurses. Inadequate communication, limited interdisciplinary collaboration and policy gaps contribute to nonstandardised ACP processes. IMPLICATIONS FOR THE PROFESSION AND/OR PATIENT CARE: The findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to enhance nurses' communication skills, foster interdisciplinary collaboration and provide policy support. Such interventions are pivotal to optimising end-of-life care in oncology settings and facilitating the integration of ACP into routine nursing practices. REPORTING METHODS: This study adhered to the Mixed Methods Article Reporting Standards. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: No contributions from patients or the public were involved in this study.

Impact of narrative nursing cognition, self-efficacy, and social support on the practices of registered nurses in China: a structural equation modeling analysis.

BACKGROUND: Narrative nursing is a novel approach according with humanistic care, which has been shown to be effective in improving health outcomes for both patients and nurses. Nevertheless, few studies have investigated the status of narrative nursing practice among nurses, and a comprehensive understanding of factors influencing this practice remains elusive. DESIGN: This was an observational, cross-sectional study using convenience sampling method. METHODS: After obtaining the informed consent, a total of 931 registered nurses from three hospitals in China were investigated. Data were collected using the Social Support Rating Scale, the General Self-efficacy Scale, and the Knowledge-Attitude-Practice Survey of Clinical Nurses on Narrative Nursing. All the scales were validated in the Chinese population. The questionnaire results were verified by an independent investigator. Factors influencing narrative nursing practice were determined through a series of analyses, including independent sample t-tests, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlations. Subsequently, path analysis was performed and a structural equation model was established. RESULTS: The score of narrative nursing practice in this study was 30.26 ± 5.32. The structural equation model showed a good fit, with a Root Mean Square Error of Approximation (RMSEA) of 0.007 (90%CI: 0.000, 0.047). Both social support and narrative nursing attitude could directly affect narrative nursing practice (ßsocial support = 0.08, P < 0.001; ßattitude = 0.54, P < 0.001) and indirectly influence it via self-efficacy (ßsocial support = 0.04, P < 0.001; ßattitude = 0.06, P < 0.001). In addition, narrative nursing knowledge (ß = 0.08, P < 0.001) and the nurses' growth environment (ß=-0.06, P < 0.001) also affected the practice of narrative nursing. CONCLUSION: Narrative nursing in China is at a medium level and could be influenced by several personal and environmental factors. This study highlighted the critical role of nursing management in the advancement of narrative nursing practices. Nurse managers should prioritize specialized training and cultivate supportive environments for nurses to improve their narrative nursing practices.

Perceived structural empowerment, resilience, and intent to stay among midwives and registered nurses in Saudi Arabia: a convergent parallel mixed methods study.

BACKGROUND: Retaining midwives and registered nurses in the Obstetrics and Gynecology department/unit (OB/GYN) is not just a matter of organizational effectiveness and financial wellness. It's a crucial aspect of ensuring quality healthcare delivery. This study aimed to discuss the degree to which midwives and nurses in OB/GYN departments are structurally empowered, resilient, and committed to remaining at the organizations and to examine whether nurses' and midwives'sense of structural empowerment and resilience is a good predictor of their decision to stay with the organization. METHODS: This study employed a unique convergent parallel mixed methods approach. The research was conducted in two distinct phases. The first phase involved a cross-sectional quantitative survey with a convenience sample of 200 midwives and nurses in OB/GYN departments. The second phase was a qualitative study utilizing semi-structured, open-ended interviews. Eighteen nurses and midwives, specifically chosen as the target population, were invited to participate in individual interviews. The data collection took place at three major hospitals in Saudi Arabia, starting in January 2023 and concluding in February 2023. RESULTS: The study results revealed that structural empowerment and resilience were statistically significant predictors of the intent to stay in the organization (F = 35.216, p < 0.001), with 26.3% variation, the structural empowerment is higher predictor (ß = 0.486, p < 0.000) to intent to stay if compared to resilience (ß = 0.215, p < 0.008). Five major themes emerged from the narratives of the nurses and midwives: the nurturing of the physical and physiological, the development of the psychological, the managing finances, the restructuring of the organization, and the enrichment of the professional and occupational. CONCLUSION: The study's findings have significant implications for healthcare organizations. They highlight the importance of cultivating a culture of empowerment and resilience, which can serve as a powerful tool to encourage registered nurses and midwives to remain in their organizations. This insight empowers healthcare administrators, human resource managers, and obstetrics and gynecology professionals to take proactive steps toward improving retention rates.

Psychometrics of the Revised Nursing Stress Scale.

Occupational stress is one of the most impactful issues that nurses face, and it is critical to have instruments that can accurately measure occupational stress. However, existing widely used stress measures do not adequately reflect occupational stress in current practice. The aim of this study was to evaluate the reliability and validity of a revised occupational stress measure, the Revised Nursing Stress Scale. Reliability and validity were evaluated using confirmatory factor analysis, internal consistency reliability, convergent validity, and divergent validity. Confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated acceptable fit. All nine subscales had acceptable internal consistency reliability (αs ≥ 0.73 and ω ≥ 0.80). Convergent validity (r = 0.530, p < 0.01) and divergent validity (r = <0.30, 95% confidence intervals ranging from [-0.39 to -0.14] to [-0.32 to -0.06]) provided support for the scale. The Revised Nursing Stress Scale is an updated valid and reliable measure that is recommended for use when measuring occupational stress in hospital-based nurses.

Attitude and utilization of ChatGPT among registered nurses: A cross-sectional study.

AIM: This study explores the influencing factors of attitudes and behaviors toward use of ChatGPT based on the Technology Acceptance Model among registered nurses in Taiwan. BACKGROUND: The complexity of medical services and nursing shortages increases workloads. ChatGPT swiftly answers medical questions, provides clinical guidelines, and assists with patient information management, thereby improving nursing efficiency. INTRODUCTION: To facilitate the development of effective ChatGPT training programs, it is essential to examine registered nurses' attitudes toward and utilization of ChatGPT across diverse workplace settings. METHODS: An anonymous online survey was used to collect data from over 1000 registered nurses recruited through social media platforms between November 2023 and January 2024. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analyses were conducted for data analysis. RESULTS: Among respondents, some were unfamiliar with ChatGPT, while others had used it before, with higher usage among males, higher-educated individuals, experienced nurses, and supervisors. Gender and work settings influenced perceived risks, and those familiar with ChatGPT recognized its social impact. Perceived risk and usefulness significantly influenced its adoption. DISCUSSION: Nurse attitudes to ChatGPT vary based on gender, education, experience, and role. Positive perceptions emphasize its usefulness, while risk concerns affect adoption. The insignificant role of perceived ease of use highlights ChatGPT's user-friendly nature. CONCLUSION: Over half of the surveyed nurses had used or were familiar with ChatGPT and showed positive attitudes toward its use. Establishing rigorous guidelines to enhance their interaction with ChatGPT is crucial for future training. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING AND HEALTH POLICY: Nurse managers should understand registered nurses' attitudes toward ChatGPT and integrate it into in-service education with tailored support and training, including appropriate prompt formulation and advanced decision-making, to prevent misuse.

The knowledge and skills of emergency department registered nursing staff at an academic hospital in South Africa, on endotracheal tube cuff manometry, before and after a training session.

Introduction: Accurate management of endotracheal tube cuff pressure is essential to prevent patient morbidity and mortality. Due to increased length of stay of critically ill patients in emergency departments, it has become an increasingly important skill among Emergency Department nurses. Methods: This prospective longitudinal interventional study was performed among registered nurses at the emergency departments in a Johannesburg Academic Hospital. The study aimed to determine their current knowledge and practical skills on endotracheal tube cuff manometry and assess the effectiveness of a training program. The training program was provided once, in the form of a narrated PowerPoint presentation developed by the researchers and involved theoretical and practical components. The participants' theoretical knowledge and practical skills were measured by using questionnaires and skill assessments. The theoretical and practical scores were compared pre- and post-training. Results: Of the 63 registered nurses employed in the emergency departments, 95 % (60) participated in this study. 86 % reported having never received any formal training on endotracheal tube cuff manometry. Only 38.9 % used cuff manometry as standard practice and only 12.8 % checked it at appropriate 12-hourly intervals. The pre-training median score on theory was 4.5 (IQR=3.0) and improved to 7.0 (IQR=3.0) post-training. The maximum achievable score was 11 with a pre-training average of 41.8 % and post-training of 64.5 % (p = 0.001).The practical pre-training median score was 1.0 (IQR=8.0) and improved to 12.0 (IQR=2.0) post-training. The maximum achievable score was 12 with a pre-training average of 29.1 % and a post-training average of 93.3 % (p = 0.001). Conclusion: This study showed inadequate knowledge and skills on endotracheal cuff pressure manometry among registered nurses in the emergency department. It also correlates with other evidence that supports the need for ongoing training programs. Our training program led to significant improvement among participants in both knowledge and practical skills. This training program was well received by participants and deemed to be practice changing. The recommendation after this study will be for South African emergency units to consider using this study and training material as a guide for annual in-service training.

Adaptation and validation of moral distress thermometer in Chinese nurses.

BACKGROUND: Moral distress seriously affects professional nurses, and a number of instruments have been developed to measure the level of moral distress. The moral distress thermometer (MDT) is one of the commonly used instruments that can rapidly measure real-time moral distress; however, it remains unclear whether it is still useful in the Chinese cultural context. AIM: This study aimed to adapt and validate the MDT among Chinese registered nurses. RESEARCH DESIGN: An online, cross-sectional, survey study of adapting and validating Chinese version of MDT. PARTICIPANTS AND RESEARCH CONTEXT: A total of 182 registered nurses effectively finished this survey. The correlation between MDT score and the score of the moral distress scale-revised version (MDS-R) was used for evaluating convergent validity, and MDT scores of registered nurses who working in different departments and who made different actions to the final question of the MDS-R were compared by using one-way ANOVA to evaluate construct validity. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS: The Ethics Committee of Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital approved this study. RESULTS: The Chinese version of MDT was described as relevant to measure moral distress, with a reported item-level content validity index (I-CVI) and scale-level CVI (S-CVI) of 1. The mean MDT score and mean MDS-R score were 2.54 and 38.66, respectively, and the correlation between these two scores was significantly moderate (r = 0.41). Nurses working different departments reported different levels of moral distress, and those working in intensive care unit reported the highest level of moral distress than those working in other departments (p = 0.04). The MDT scores between nurses who presented different actions to their position were also significantly different, and those who had ever left and those who had considered leaving but did not leave reported significantly higher moral distress. CONCLUSION: The MDT is a reliable, valid, and easy-to-use instrument to rapidly measure the real-time moral distress of registered nurses in China.

Determinants of Complementary Therapy Use among Registered Nurses in an Acute Care Setting.

INTRODUCTION: Alternatives are needed to traditional care to help patients manage pain and discomfort in acute care settings. Complementary and integrative therapies (CITs) involve alternative medicine practices that are assimilated into conventional care. The degree to which registered nurses (RNs) use CIT in acute care settings, however, remains unclear. This study identified determinants of CIT use among RNs in a US hospital. METHODS: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted. Nurse managers emailed invitations to study-eligible RNs, and the survey captured recent CIT use, as well as sociodemographic and training/experience exposures. Participants were employees in a western Wisconsin hospital. All participants were RNs at the target hospital and worked in acute care. CIT use was assessed with a single item that asked respondents to indicate which of 25 common CIT methods they have used or offered to patients. RESULTS: There were 164 respondents from 463 invited RNs (35% response rate). In the past 6 months, 79% reported the use of CIT with their patients. The most common practices were relaxed breathing, music therapy, essential oils, massage, and aromatherapy. The final multivariable logistic regression model found that RNs with ≥14 years of clinical experience had 72% lower odds of CIT use relative to those with 0-2 years of experience (p = 0.023). In addition, RNs who were married had 76% lower odds of CIT use relative to those not married (p = 0.017). Other factors such as age, gender, specialized CIT education, or nursing degree type had limited influence on CIT use. CONCLUSION: The use of CIT was generally high in this sample of hospital RNs, particularly among those who were not married and who were trained more recently. Future research should examine RN-led CIT effectiveness on patient outcomes in clinical settings.

The early career resilience experience of generation Z newly graduated registered nurses in standardized training in the emergency department: a qualitative study in Shanghai.

BACKGROUND: The period of standardized training is a transitional stage when Generation Z newly graduated registered nurses (Gen Z NGRNs) change their role from student to nurse. Affected by the COVID-19, they lack clinical practice and practicum experience in emergency departments in their university studies. At the beginning of career, they are under great pressure. Resilience is one of the factors that reduce their stress level and increases endurance. It is of interest to understand how this representative group of nurses gained and played the experience of resilience early in their careers. OBJECTIVE: To explore Gen Z NGRNs' experience and process of resilience, to provide a new perspective and theoretical basis for psychological rehabilitation or intervention of medical staff who experienced transition shock. METHODS: This study employed a qualitative design based on the phenomenological approach. 18 nurses from a third-level class-A hospital in Shanghai who participated in standardized training in emergency department were enrolled using purposive sampling. Data collection was through in-depth and semi-structured interviews and continued until reaching data saturation. RESULTS: The investigation uncovered three themes and ten subthemes. Pressure and challenge contained high workload and high risk coexist, death's stress response, more emergencies and high professional requirements. Coping and adaptation contained team help, psychological restructuring, peer support, transformational leadership. Reflection and planning contained enhance learning, appreciate life. CONCLUSIONS: Our study described the embodiment and coping experience of the physical and mental stress faced by Gen Z NGRNs during their standardized training in the emergency department. It is emphasized that nurse educators should pay attention to the character and actual needs of Gen Z NGRNs, explore and formulate strategies, so as to guide NGRNs to quickly adapt and grow in the new role. The ultimate goal is to increase nurse retention and improve the quality of nursing.

Core Competencies for Gerontogeriatric Nursing: A Validation Study.

BACKGROUND: As the aging population grows, facing multifaceted health challenges and escalating care costs, equipping newly graduated nurses with the requisite skills for high-quality gerontogeriatric care becomes crucial. This study assesses the psychometric properties of a Gerontogeriatric Competency (GGC) scale to evaluate the competencies of newly graduated registered nurses (RNs). METHODS: Using a convenience sampling approach, a nationwide, observational prospective cohort study was conducted among 272 newly graduated RNs. The evaluation framework included a sociodemographic questionnaire, three groups of questions targeting gerontogeriatric nursing education aspects, and the GGC scale, with 64 competencies. Construct validity (via confirmatory factor analysis), known-group validity and reliability (assessed by Cronbach's α) were examined. RESULTS: The confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) showed an adequate index fit: the ratio of chi-square to degrees of freedom (χ2/df) = 2.785, the goodness-of-fit index (GFI) = 0.579, confirmatory fit index (CFI) = 0.864, the parsimony goodness-of-fit index (PGFI) = 0.526, the parsimony confirmatory-of-fit index (PCFI) = 0.809, the root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA) = 0.087, and the modified expected cross-validation index (MECVI) = 24.418. Differences were observed in gerontogeriatric competencies based on curriculum inclusion, self-confidence, knowledge in caring for older adults, and satisfaction with the nursing program content. The Cronbach's α coefficient was 0.992 for the overall scale and ranged from 0.935 to 0.983 for the GGC dimensions. CONCLUSIONS: The GGC scale is a valid and reliable tool for assessing the gerontogeriatric competencies of new graduate RNs, highlighting its potential to enhance education, training, and, ultimately, the quality of care provided to the older population.

Evaluation of an end-of-life teaching programme for unregistered domiciliary care staff.

BACKGROUND: With increased focus on people being supported to die at home, and increased numbers of people predicted to die in the coming years in the UK, it is recognised that domiciliary carers need to be trained and supported to give end-of-life care. Recent reports suggest that this is not happening. AIM: To introduce and evaluate a training programme to upskill unregulated domiciliary care agency staff and integrate them into the palliative care teams, supporting registered nurses in caring for end-of-life patients. METHOD: A training course was devised and implemented. This report covers the first 3 years of running the course, and evaluates the difference that it made to the first 210 recipients' ability and confidence in delivering end-of-life care, using a mixed-methods approach. RESULTS: Pre- and post-course confidence questionnaires, evaluations, post-course testimonials, and managers' comments all identified improvements in knowledge, skills and attitudes following training. Agency policies were re-written with up-to-date guidance on how to respond to death in the community. CONCLUSION: This article demonstrates that this model is effective in achieving its aims.

Leading care close to the patient in community home care for older persons: A lifeworld hermeneutic study from nurses' perspectives.

AIM: To explain and understand leading care close to older persons in community home care from the perspective of registered nurses (RNs). BACKGROUND: Leading care close to older persons in home care is an overlooked and not well-described phenomenon. In home care, specific demands are placed on the registered nurse, as responsible for leading care guided by the older person's expectations and desires. DESIGN: A reflective lifeworld hermeneutic approach grounded in the philosophy of phenomenology and hermeneutics. The study followed the COREQ checklist. METHODS: Individual interviews were conducted with nine RNs working in community home care in a community in western Sweden. The data were analysed with a lifeworld hermeneutic approach. RESULTS: The findings present four partially interpreted themes: leading with respect in a shared space, leadership that involves existential questions of life, balancing responsibility enables preservation of autonomy and challenges in maintaining a patient perspective. The partially interpreted themes conclude in a main interpretation: The patient perspective as an anchor when balancing responsibility for another person in an existential vulnerability of life. CONCLUSION: Leading care means being both close to the patient and at a distance when caring is performed through the hands of others. Ethical demands are placed on RNs as they encounter the vulnerability of the older person. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: The findings can contribute to a greater understanding of the meaning of RNs as leaders and may have an impact for decision makers and policies to create conditions for leadership that contributes to dignified care for older persons in community home care. PATIENT OF PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Registered nurses working in community home care participated in data collection.

Job satisfaction, professional competence, and self-efficacy: a multicenter cross-sectional study among registered nurses in Sweden and Norway.

BACKGROUND: Healthcare organizations worldwide face persistent challenges relating to turnover and intention to leave the nursing profession among registered nurses. Factors contributing to their retention and well-being at work include high job satisfaction, professional competence, and self-efficacy. Few multicenter studies have investigated these factors in relation to work experience in a Nordic context. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate job satisfaction, professional competence, and self-efficacy among registered nurses. METHODS: This multicenter cross-sectional study survey was part of a larger overarching Swedish-Norwegian project, and was conducted among registered nurses (n = 1137) in September 2021. The participants worked in a variety of health care units, e.g., hospital units, primary health care, and home care. Data was subjected to descriptive and comparative statistical analysis; chi-square test, one-way between-groups analysis of variance (ANOVA) and Kruskal-Wallis test. RESULTS: The findings show that job satisfaction is reported as lowest in registered nurses with medium-term work experience as compared to newly qualified and long-term work-experienced registered nurses. Professional competence and self-efficacy are reported as higher among registered nurses with long-term work experience as compared to those with medium-term work experience and newly qualified registered nurses. However, the participants reported their professional competence as highest in relation to the same factor - "Value-based nursing care" - regardless of their work experience. CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS: This study underscores the need for continuous support and professional development for registered nurses throughout their careers. Proactive support for newly qualified nurses may improve job satisfaction as they progress to being registered nurses with medium-term work experience. Tailored interventions to address the distinct needs of both newly qualified and medium-term work-experienced registered nurses are crucial for nurturing a sustainable nursing workforce.