A systematic review of the experiences and perceptions of the newly qualified nurse in the United Kingdom

Nurse Education Today
Georgina HigginsRos Kane

Abstract

A systematic literature review of the experiences and perceptions of newly qualified nurses in the UK during the transition from student to staff nurse. It has been widely recognised that newly qualified nurses experience a period of transition. Over the past decade there has been radical reorganisation of nurse education in the UK which has raised issues of preparation for practice. Searches were made of the Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) and MEDLINE. A systematic review was carried out. Papers were critically reviewed, relevant data were extracted and synthesised. Four themes were identified from the empirical evidence base: transition and change, personal and professional development, pre-registration education, preceptorship and support. Transition remains a stressful experience for newly qualified nurses in the UK. Reasons include an increase in personal and professional development, changes in pre-registration education and lack of support once qualified. Further research is needed to address the current situation in relation to the transition period including pre-registration education, preparation for practice and support in both primary and secondary care.

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