Title

Expectations Of Millennial Nurse Graduates Transitioning Into Practice

Keywords

generational differences; new graduate transition; nursing; relational workforce; turnover

Abstract

AIMS: Identified as Millennials, nurses born after 1980 are anticipated to redefine the employer-employee relationship as one based on the employee's wants and needs. The purpose of this study is to portray the expectations of Millennial student nurses immediately before graduation. Understanding these expectations may provide insight for leaders who are responsible for crafting a successful transition experience. Successful transition and decreased turnover are important elements of cost management for the nursing enterprise. METHODS/SUBJECTS: A qualitative descriptive design was used to collect data from 14 students enrolled in a traditional BSN academic nursing program approximately 2 months prior to graduation. Upon completion of private, confidential semistructured interviews, data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed. Demographic data were compiled and interview data summarized according to identified themes. RESULTS/CONCLUSIONS: Three overarching themes emerged: the expectation that transition would be stressful, the expectation that there would be a safety net of support, and the expectation to be valued and respected as a professional. Revealing was the expectation of supportive relationships and a collaborative approach to patient care. Failure to meet those expectations may result in turnover as Millennials seek opportunities that meet their expectations. Copyright © 2013 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams &Wilkins.

Publication Date

4-1-2013

Publication Title

Nursing Administration Quarterly

Volume

37

Issue

2

Number of Pages

152-159

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1097/NAQ.0b013e3182869d9f

Socpus ID

84874912849 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84874912849

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