Transitioning from graduate nurse to registered nurse in a critical care unit
Muigei, Evans; Tanui, Consolata; Kimaru, Faith (2025)
2025
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-202503275099
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The transition from graduate nurse to registered nurse (RN) in a critical care unit (CCU) is usually marked by both challenges and opportunities. The shift encompass enhanced clinical expertise, fostering teamwork, and building professional confidence. Therefore, it is important to explore the experiences of graduate nurses transitioning to uncover factors that support or challenge their ability to adapt.
The purpose of this study was to describe graduate nurses experiences of transitioning to registered nurse in a critical care unit. The approach employed in the study was literature review methodology. A comprehensive search of databases; PubMed, and CINAHL, initially identified 668 articles. After applying inclusion criteria, 5 studies were selected for analysis. The process followed a structured approach, including defining the research question, systematic search for relevant literature, source evaluation, and thematic categorization.
The findings indicate that graduate nurses transitioning to registered nurse roles in critical care units face challenges related to professional adaptation, clinical competence, occupational stress, and communication, which can be mitigated through structured orientation programs, mentorship, inter-professional collaboration, and enhanced educational preparation.
The purpose of this study was to describe graduate nurses experiences of transitioning to registered nurse in a critical care unit. The approach employed in the study was literature review methodology. A comprehensive search of databases; PubMed, and CINAHL, initially identified 668 articles. After applying inclusion criteria, 5 studies were selected for analysis. The process followed a structured approach, including defining the research question, systematic search for relevant literature, source evaluation, and thematic categorization.
The findings indicate that graduate nurses transitioning to registered nurse roles in critical care units face challenges related to professional adaptation, clinical competence, occupational stress, and communication, which can be mitigated through structured orientation programs, mentorship, inter-professional collaboration, and enhanced educational preparation.