English orientation guide for nurses working in older people care

Abstract

Nurse orientation plays a very important role in supporting the transition of a new nurse into their roles in healthcare organizations. English-speaking nurses face additional difficulties during their first days at work in Finland because orientations are mostly done in Finnish language. Orientation provides support, training, and education which empowers the nurse to deliver compassionate and competent care to patient while promoting patient safety and enhancing excellence in nursing.

This project was aimed at producing English orientation guidebook for new nurses coming to work in an older people care facility in Finland. The purpose is to enhance smooth introduction and transition of new nurses into their new work environment. This improves the self-confidence of new nurses, thereby promoting safety and quality of patient care.

The project was conducted using agile method of project implementation. The project had four phases namely initiation, planning, implementation and closing phase. Agile methodology was used because of its ability to accommodate changes and modifications during the project lifespan.

The final product is a digital guidebook created with FlipHTML5® software. It is a 17-page digital guidebook including the cover page, that is divided into four chapters starting with introduction, two main contents, and legislation for employees in Finland. The digital guidebook is electronically compatible with all electronic devices such as mobile phones, laptops, computer, and ipad.