Research of the training stages and content in low service seniority nurses

Abstract

Objective To determine initially the training stages and content for low service seniority nurses,which providing reference for the establishment of standardized training system of low service seniority nurses.Methods The training content framework of low service seniority nurses was formulated based on literature review and the core competency framework of nurse.Eight nurses were selected for the focus group interview to determine the training stages and training content in each stage.R~ults The training of low service seniority nurses was divided into four stages:pre-post training,the first year training,the second year training and the third year training.The training content included two parts of theory and operation skills trainings,with a total of 76 items.The theory training consisted of nine aspects:essential-qualities-oriented (EQO) education,law and ethics,interpersonal communication,nursing regulation and system,nosocomial infection control,clinical nursing,prevention and treatment of adverse events and emergencies,first aid nursing and tubes nursing.The operation training included five aspects:cleaning and nursing,safety and comfort,nutrition and excretion,application of medical equipment,treatment and first aid.Conclusions The training content of low service seniority nurses is formed based on clinical needs and the combination of comprehensive and pertinence,which can better help the low service seniority nurses change their role and make them qualified for clinical work. Key words: Inservice training ; Low service seniority nurses ; Training stages ; Training content ; Focus group interview