Introduction
Nursing is associated with a high turnover rate due to the constant and unregulated exposure of healthcare professionals to stress. As a result, the shortage of qualified nurses in hospitals becomes a significant problem that requires solutions (Lalithabai et al., 2021). In addition, those nurses who do not change their place of employment feel overworked and cannot cope with the amount of responsibility. It leads to lower service quality for patients, a vital aspect of work in healthcare institutions (Lalithabai et al., 2021).
Recently hired nurses are more likely to provide high-quality care when motivated by a sense of competence, resulting in proper patient treatment and satisfaction (Lalithabai et al., 2021). New nurses entering healthcare groups can benefit from a nursing orientation program (Lalithabai et al., 2021). Therefore, introducing a 6-week standardized nursing orientation process yields positive clinical outcomes, increased staff engagement, and reduced nurse burnout.
Target Population
The population of interest is primarily comprised of novice nurses who begin their careers in healthcare. The sample consists of 35 nurses, predominantly female, due to the overall gender imbalance in the hospital setting. The vulnerable population in the research is nurses from ethnic minority groups.
Research Method
The overall statistical approach to determining the sample size for the study is inductive content analysis. Moreover, this research uses quantitative data from human subjects. The information is obtained using a formula that incorporates continuous variables, including years of professional experience and age, as well as categorical variables, such as respondents’ training, ethnicity, and gender. The research design will be conducted through a survey, with participants completing questionnaires. The test statistic for the investigation includes a t-test conducted several months after the first observation to test the hypothesis.
Variables and Hypothesis
Independent variables in this research include gender, age, 6 weeks of orientation, and years of nursing experience. Dependent variables relate to assessments of psychological characteristics, including stress levels, burnout, and group integration, among novice nurses. The hypothesis is: How do 6 weeks of the nurse’s orientation influence the level of nurses’ burnout, stress, and integration into the professional team? The null hypothesis is that the 6 weeks of the nurse’s orientation have a positive influence on clinical outcomes, staff engagement, and the level of nurse burnout.
Research Duration
The total study duration is three months to evaluate the results of the nurse’s orientation. The first questionnaire and test will be conducted before the nurse’s orientation begins, lasting six weeks. The second test is conducted 6 weeks after the orientation ends, and the novice nurses have the opportunity to evaluate the results of their training objectively.
Conclusion
Being a care nurse requires maintaining mental stability, good health, and overall well-being. Nurses should have the ability to reflect on their job, discuss their observations with supervisors or trusted peers, and have access to more formal support resources. The correct amount and type of orientation can improve the feeling of inclusion and job satisfaction among new nurses. Six weeks is sufficient time for the nurse to develop these qualities and integrate into the team.
An organized, adaptable, and typical orientation program that emphasizes the improvement of self-esteem, the development of critical thinking, and skills and abilities related to patient care management is beneficial to new graduate nurses, according to studies. Everyone benefits from this orientation, including both the nurse and the patient, as the new nurse gains confidence and becomes more capable of delivering excellent care.
Reference
Lalithabai, D. S., Ammar, W. A., Alghamdi, K. S., & Aboshaiqahb. A. E. (2021). Using action research to evaluate a nursing orientation program in a multicultural acute healthcare setting. International Journal of Nursing Sciences, 8(2), 181-189.
