New Graduate Nurses' Experiences of Decision‐Making Uncertainty in Intensive Care: An Interpretive Description

This study highlights the multifaceted nature of uncertainty among new graduate nurses in intensive care. Targeted support strategies-such as mentorship, structured feedback and reflective learning opportunities-are essential to foster confidence, clinical competence and professional integration.

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Nursing in Critical Care
Published
2026-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1111/nicc.70357
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Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
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New Graduate Nurses' Experiences of Decision‐Making Uncertainty in Intensive Care: An Interpretive Description

Patrick Lavoie, Maude Crétaz
Nursing in Critical Care
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
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New Graduate Nurses' Experiences of Decision‐Making Uncertainty in Intensive Care: An Interpretive Description

Patrick Lavoie, Maude Crétaz
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Abstract

This study highlights the multifaceted nature of uncertainty among new graduate nurses in intensive care. Targeted support strategies-such as mentorship, structured feedback and reflective learning opportunities-are essential to foster confidence, clinical competence and professional integration.

Nursing in Critical CareVol. 31(2)
Montreal Heart Institute (CA), Université de Montréal (CA)
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Peace, Justice and strong institutions
Openalex Percentile: Top 71%
Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
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