Scott S. Christensen , Sue Chase-Cantarini , Hui Li , Xiaoming Sheng , Tracey L. Nixon , Marla J. De Jong
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Abstract
Background
Nurse apprentice/externship programs, some including students obtaining an apprentice license before graduation, prepare students to transition to practice. Some United States regions authorised new apprentice programs during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic.
Aim
We aimed to compare how newly licensed registered nurses (RNs) who participated or did not participate in an apprentice program during the pandemic perceived the transition to practice.
Methods
We compared participants with (n = 14) and without (n = 18) apprentice training by administering surveys at 2, 6, and 12 months post RN employment. Participants completed the Casey-Fink Graduate Nurse Experience Survey (CFGNES) and Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI). We used Cronbach’s alpha to assess survey domain internal consistency and compared CFGNES scores between cohorts using a linear regression model.
Findings
The nurse apprentice and standard training cohorts had mean composite CFGNES scores of 76.8 (SD = 7.52) vs. 71.9 (SD = 6.68), p < 0.01; higher scores suggested positive values for workplace support, stress, communication/leadership, and professional satisfaction. Participant OLBI scores indicated burnout among both cohorts.
Discussion
The recipients of the nurse apprentice program perceived transitioning into RN roles more favourably than those without this experience, implying newly licensed RNs benefit from nurse apprentice experiences. Job/professional satisfaction and workplace integration may play a role in promoting the transition to practice.
Conclusion
Nurse apprentice programs may promote satisfaction and acclimatisation among newly licensed RNs, even during pandemic work conditions. Healthcare leaders are encouraged to advocate for nurse apprentice programs, including pathways for apprentice licensure and program implementation.
期刊介绍：
Collegian: The Australian Journal of Nursing Practice, Scholarship and Research is the official journal of Australian College of Nursing (ACN).
The journal aims to reflect the broad interests of nurses and the nursing profession, and to challenge nurses on emerging areas of interest. It publishes research articles and scholarly discussion of nursing practice, policy and professional issues.
Papers published in the journal are peer reviewed by a double blind process using reviewers who meet high standards of academic and clinical expertise. Invited papers that contribute to nursing knowledge and debate are published at the discretion of the Editor.
The journal, online only from 2016, is available to members of ACN and also by separate subscription.
ACN believes that each and every nurse in Australia should have the opportunity to grow their career through quality education, and further our profession through representation. ACN is the voice of influence, providing the nursing expertise and experience required when government and key stakeholders are deciding the future of health.
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