Navigating a nursing career four years after graduation: A qualitative descriptive study exploring drivers of staying amid wanting to leave
The study highlights the need for systemic changes to support Early Career Nurses, including empathetic leadership, adequate training and supportive work environments. Addressing these issues is essential for the wellbeing of Early Career Nurses and maintaining high standards of patient care. Understanding the unique challenges faced by Early Career Nurses can inform strategies to improve retention and support their professional development.
Authors
- Joanne Buckley
- Blake Peck (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2444-9780)
- Thenuja Jayasinghe (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0534-4609)
- Danielle Gleeson (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6620-5613)
- J.P. Elliott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1214-1594)
- Linda Ng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6155-7625)
- Natasha Reedy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3143-5173)
- Daniel Terry (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1969-8002)
- Liz Ryan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6312-564X)
- Barbara Black
- Tracey Tulleners (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9622-9050)
- Jo Southern (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4918-4990)
- Jing‐Yu Tan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1609-6890)
- Di Stratton‐Maher
Institutions
- University of Southern Queensland (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Nurse Education in Practice
- Published
- 2025-04-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104360
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 8.45