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The aim of this integrative systematic review was to systematically search, critically appraise, and summarise reported research related to readiness to practice and types of clinical support offered to newly registered nurses and preregistration nurses (such as, mentoring, preceptorship, or clinical facilitation). The review was undertaken in February 2017. The databases of Medline, CINAHL, Academic Search Complete, and Cochrane Library were searched. The search returned 137 articles. The final number of papers (after screening and exclusions) was 15 articles related to the topic. Key findings that influence work readiness for newly registered nurses were - Importance of Preceptors for Facilitating Work Readiness with the sub themes of Positive relationships between the preceptors and the student or newly registered nurse, Preparing and supporting the preceptor for the role and Using a model to guide preceptorship of students, the second theme was related to Clincal Exposure, including a sub theme of Adequate clinical exposure and clinical competence. Work readiness has been attributed to many factors and this review has revealed a number of key factors that contribute to newly registered nurses’ work readiness such as preparation of the preceptor, positive relationships and adequate clinical exposure..

Bakgrund Stress och liknande känslotillstånd hos nyutexaminerade sjuksköterskor är ett vanligt problem. Syfte Undersöka hur nyutexaminerade sjuksköterskor upplevde tiden före sin första anställning och under första året i yrkeslivet. Fokus lades på känslor av oförbereddhet och stress och huruvida det påverkade omvårdnaden, samt hur detta hade kunnat avhjälpas. Metodbeskrivning Sju semi-strukturerade kvalitativa intervjuer genomfördes. Insamlat material analyserades genom en modifierad version av kvalitativ innehållsanalys. Resultat Övergången från sjuksköterskestudent till yrkesverksam sjuksköterska kunde innebära psykiska och fysiska påfrestningar och leda till symptom på utmattningssyndrom. Faktorer för att undvika skadlig stress var att det sociala arbetet ansågs givande, god inskolning och handledning, samt stöd genom yrkesförlagd utbildning på arbetsplatsen. Positiv feedback under verksamhetsförlagd utbildning (VFU) ökade tron egenförmågan. Faktorer som påverkade övergången negativt var press från kollegor, brist på kunskap och rutin, höga förväntningar på sig själv och för lite undervisning i farmakologi, medicinsktekniska moment och medicinsk teori. Basal- och specialiserad omvårdnad, läkemedel- och medicintekniska moment blev lidande på grund av stress. Slutsats Första året inom sjuksköterskeyrket innebär ett stort ansvar med påföljande stress och liknande tillstånd. En trygg sjuksköterska riskerar mindre av dessa problem vilket leder till förbättrad omvårdnad och patientsäkerhet. För att få en trygg inskolning och kompensera för bristande erfarenhet i yrkesrollen krävs från arbetsgivarens sida en individanpassad handledning med mentor, god arbetsmiljö och handledning efter introduktionsperiodens slut och reflektionsgrupper. Utbildningen förser studenterna med trygghet genom VFU och omvårdnadsteori samtidigt som en större bredd inom medicin och farmakologi efterfrågas. En tuff inledande period kan delvis kompenseras av det sociala arbetet Background Stress and similar feelings are common problems among newly graduated nursing students which can be caused by lack of skill while adjusting to work. Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine how newly graduated nurses experienced the time before their first employment as well the first year into the profession, focusing on whether feeling unprepared and/or stressed had any effect on patient-related care, and in that case unfold how this could have been prevented in any fashion. Method Seven semi-structured qualitative interviews with registered nurses were conducted. Data was analyzed through a modified version of qualitative content analysis. Results The transition phase from being a nursing student to becoming a certified nurse could cause both mental and physical stress, which in turn might lead to experiencing symptoms of fatigue. Factors that had a positive effect on coping were: a sense of fulfillment from social work, a positive acclimatization and tutoring, and receiving support throughout the entire trainee period. Positive feedback during this trainee period increased self-efficacy. Factors that had a negative effect on coping were; pressure from colleagues, a lack of competence and routine, high self-expectations and a lack of education regarding pharmacology, basic and specialized nursing, medicine and health technology. Conclusion The first year in the nursing profession includes great responsibility, stress and stress related conditions. The feeling of being confident in work related situations reduces the risk of developing stress related issues, and leads to improved care and patient safety. To compensate for the lack of experience in the professional role, the employers need to offer a good working environment with access to a mentor and participation in reflection groups during and after the introductory period. The nursing education provides a sufficient part of internship and nursing theory, but more training and theory in medicine and pharmacology is requested. Stress and related conditions during the first year in the nursing profession is partly compensated by feelings of joy perceived in the social work.