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A qualitative examination of graduating nurses' response to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Lancaster, Rachelle J; Schmitt, Catherine; Debish, Melanie.
  • Lancaster RJ; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, USA.
  • Schmitt C; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, USA.
  • Debish M; University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, USA.
Nurs Ethics ; 28(7-8): 1337-1347, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1236511
ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND:

Currently, graduating nurses face pandemic-related uncertainty including gaps in risk perception, unexpected Covid-19 moral dilemmas, and distress surrounding personal health risk. RESEARCH QUESTION/AIM/OBJECTIVES/

METHOD:

The purpose of this basic qualitative descriptive study is to describe the willingness of graduating nurses to provide care during the Covid-19 pandemic. PARTICIPANTS AND RESEARCH CONTEXT One week prior to graduation, students were required to submit a written assignment describing willingness to practice in light of the ongoing pandemic. ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS This study was approved by an Institutional Review Board. FINDINGS/

RESULTS:

Eighty-four (n = 84) assignments were used for analysis. Of these, 82% (n = 69) of the graduating nurses describe a willingness to voluntarily care for Covid-19 patients. After summarizing narrative responses, two themes emerged including self-assessment of personal and familial risk and conflicting obligations.

DISCUSSION:

The assessment of risk to self and family are key in determining whether graduating nurses will care for Covid-19 patients. Conflicting obligations may contribute to stress and uncertainty potentially leading to early burnout.

CONCLUSION:

Findings from this study can inform academicians of the need to adequality prepare graduating nurses for Covid-19-associated risks and ethical decision making. Organizations should alter residencies and orientation to support the needs of new nurses.
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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Nurses Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Nurs Ethics Journal subject: Nursing / Ethics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0969733021999772

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Full text: Available Collection: International databases Database: MEDLINE Main subject: COVID-19 / Nurses Type of study: Prognostic study / Qualitative research Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Nurs Ethics Journal subject: Nursing / Ethics Year: 2021 Document Type: Article Affiliation country: 0969733021999772