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Career adaptability among new oncology nurses: A longitudinal exploration

Man Liu BSN

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Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center/ National Clinical Research Center for Cancer (NCRCC)/Thoracic Surgery, Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing, China

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Lu Liu MSN,

Lu Liu MSN

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Zhuoheng Lv MD,

Zhuoheng Lv MD

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Yousheng Mao MD,

Corresponding Author

Yousheng Mao MD

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Yan Liu, and Yousheng Mao, Department of Thoracic Surgery, National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Panjiayuannanli No 17, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100021, The People's Republic of China.

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Yan Liu BSN,

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Yan Liu BSN

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Man Liu BSN,

Man Liu BSN

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Lu Liu MSN,

Lu Liu MSN

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Zhuoheng Lv MD,

Zhuoheng Lv MD

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Yousheng Mao MD,

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Yousheng Mao MD

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Yan Liu BSN,

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Yan Liu BSN

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First published: 22 May 2024

https://doi.org/10.1111/inr.12988

Citations: 2

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Abstract

Aim

This study aims to explore the longitudinal predictive effect of self-awareness on career adaptability in new nurses at a tumor specialty hospital and the mediating mechanisms of work readiness and transition shock.

Background

Career adaptability is crucial for the personal development of nurses and also intricately linked to the retention rates among newcomers in oncology nursing. Inadequate career adaptability contributes to higher turnover, which in turn exacerbates the shortage of qualified nursing personnel in this field. There is a pressing need for dedicated research and interventions that support new nurses, especially in specialized areas like oncology, to promote their well-being and career advancement. Comprehending these challenges is essential for devising effective strategies that will retain nursing talent and ensure the sustainability of a robust healthcare workforce.

Methods

Longitudinal data from four follow-up surveys were collected from 248 new clinical nurses at the National Cancer Center/National Clinical Research Center for Cancer/Cancer Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences, and Peking Union Medical College. Mediation analyses using R 4.1.2 were conducted to examine the pathways between self-awareness, work readiness, transition shock, and career adaptability.

Conclusions

Self-awareness not only directly predicts career adaptability but also influences it through the bidirectional and chained mediating pathways of work readiness and transition shock.

Implications for nursing and health policy

These findings equip nursing managers with flexible strategies to foster and enhance nurses' career adaptability, providing targeted support as nurses assimilate into their clinical roles. This not only strengthens workforce stability but also mitigates turnover, ultimately reinforcing the healthcare workforce.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT

The authors have no relevant financial or nonfinancial interests to disclose.

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DATA AVAILABILITY STATEMENT

Data are available on request from the corresponding author.

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