Readiness Level of Newly Graduated Nurses for Nursing Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study

¹Akdeniz University, Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Antalya, T�rkiye
²Akdeniz University, Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing Management, Antalya, T�rkiye
³Akdeniz University, Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Nursing, Antalya, T�rkiye
⁴Akdeniz University, Kumluca Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Department of Public Health Nursing, Antalya, T�rkiye

Aim: This study was conducted to investigate the clinical preparation levels of newly graduated nurses and the factors that affect this preparation.
Method: This research, which is a descriptive cross-sectional study, was developed to measure the clinical preparation levels of new graduate nurses, and the data was collected with the "Nursing Practice Readiness Scale" and Personal Information Form. Research was conducted through an online survey shared on social media platforms for newly graduated nurses in T�rkiye and 437 newly graduated nurses participated. For statistical analysis, parametric tests such as the Independent Sample t-test, ANOVA, and Pearson correlation, supported by the Shapiro-Wilk test were used.
Results: In this study, the nurses' "Nursing Practice Readiness Scale" was at a high level with an average score of 111.41. Participants' average scores in subdimensions of "Patient-Centeredness", "Self-Control" and "Collaborative Interpersonal Relations" were found to be at a high level. However, it was found that participants had a medium-level average score in subdimension of "Clinical Judgment and Nursing Performance" and a low-level average score in subdimension of "Professional Behaviors". A statistically significant difference was found in the mean scale scores of the nurses according to their working hours. It was determined that the mean scores of the nurses increased as their working hours increased.
Conclusion: In this study, it was observed that academic success, level of readiness, and working time directly affect professional preparation during the education process. However, nursing performance and professional behaviors need to be improved. In this regard, it is recommended that preparation, performance, and behavior criteria for the profession be defined during the education process of nursing students, increased by strengthened practices, and implemented through post-graduation supportive programs.

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Yeni Mezun Hem�irelerin Hem�irelik Uygulamalar�na Haz�rl�k D�zeyi: Kesitsel Bir �al��ma

¹Akdeniz �niversitesi, Kumluca Sa�l�k Bilimleri Fak�ltesi, Hem�irelik B�l�m�, �� Hastal�klar� Hem�ireli�i Anabilim Dal�, Antalya, T�rkiye
²Akdeniz �niversitesi, Kumluca Sa�l�k Bilimleri Fak�ltesi, Hem�irelik Y�netimi B�l�m�, Antalya, T�rkiye
³Akdeniz �niversitesi, Kumluca Sa�l�k Bilimleri Fak�ltesi, Hem�irelik B�l�m�, Kad�n Hastal�klar� ve Do�um Hem�ireli�i Anabilim Dal�, Antalya, T�rkiye
⁴Akdeniz �niversitesi, Kumluca Sa�l�k Bilimleri Fak�ltesi, Hem�irelik B�l�m�, Halk Sa�l�� Hem�ireli�i Anabilim Dal�, Antalya, T�rkiye

Ama�: Bu �al��ma, yeni mezun hem�irelerin klinik haz�rl�k d�zeyleri ve bu haz�rl�� etkileyen fakt�rleri ara�t�rmak amac�yla yap�lm��t�r.
Y�ntem: Tan�mlay�c� kesitsel �al��ma olan ara�t�rma verileri yeni mezun hem�irelerin klinik haz�rl�k d�zeyini �l�mek amac�yla geli�tirilmi�, �Hem�irelik Uygulama Haz�rl�k �l�e�i� ve Ki�isel Bilgi Formu ile toplanm��t�r. Ara�t�rma, T�rkiye'deki yeni mezun hem�irelere y�nelik sosyal medya platformlar�nda payla��lan �evrimi�i anket arac�l��yla ger�ekle�tirilmi� ve 437 yeni mezun hem�irenin kat�l�m� sa�lanm��t�r. �statistiksel analiz i�in, Shapiro-Wilk testi ile desteklenen, Ba��ms�z �rneklem t-testi, ANOVA ve Pearson korelasyonu gibi parametrik testler kullan�lm��t�r.
Bulgular: �al��mada, hem�irelerin "Hem�irelik Uygulama Haz�rl�k �l�e�i" 111.41 puan ortalamas� ile y�ksek d�zeyde belirlenmi�tir. Kat�l�mc�lar�n �Hasta Merkezlilik�, ��z Kontrol� ve ��birlik�i Ki�ileraras� �li�kiler� alt boyutlar�nda puan ortalmalar� y�ksek d�zeyde bulunmu�tur. Bununla birlikte kat�l�mc�lar �Klinik Yarg�lama ve Hem�irelik Performans�� alt boyutunda orta d�zeyde puan ortalamas�na ve �Mesleki Davran��lar� alt boyutunda d��k d�zeyde puan ortalamas�na sahip oldu�u bulunmu�tur. Hem�irelerin �al��ma s�relerine g�re �l�ek puan ortalamalar�nda istatistiksel olarak anlaml� bir fark bulunmu� olup hem�irelerin �al��ma s�releri artt�k�a puan ortalamalar�nda art�� oldu�u belirlenmi�tir.
Sonu�: Bu �al��mada, e�itim s�recinde elde edilen akademik ba�ar�n�n, haz�r olma d�zeyinin ve �al��ma s�resinin profesyonel haz�rl�� do�rudan etkiledi�i g�zlemlenmi�tir. Ancak hem�irelik performanslar�n�n ve profesyonel davran��lar�n�n geli�tirilmesi gerekmektedir. Bu do�rultuda hem�irelik ��rencilerinin e�itim s�recinde mesle�e haz�rl�k, performans ve davran�� l��tlerinin belirlenip bunlar� art�rmaya y�nelik uygulamalar�n g��lendirilmesi, ayr�ca bu �l��tlerin mezuniyet sonras� destekleyici programlarla uyumla�t�r�larak uygulanmas� �nerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler:

Emine Ar�kan, Aysun �nal, Gamze Yava�, Adem S�men. Readiness Level of Newly Graduated Nurses for Nursing Practice: A Cross-Sectional Study. Journal of Health and Nursing Management. 2025; 12(2): 219-227

Corresponding Author: Aysun �nal, T�rkiye