Factors associated with difficulty in adapting and intent to leave among new graduate nurses in South Korea

Background New graduate nurses experience difficulty in adapting to a new environment, which affects intent to leave. However, data on the factors contributing to difficulty in adapting and intent to leave among new graduate nurses are insufficient. Purpose The aim of the study was to explore and compare factors associated with difficulty in adapting and the intent to leave among new graduate nurses in South Korea. Methodology This cross-sectional study used secondary data analysis. Primary data were obtained from the 2015–2016 Korean National Graduates Occupational Mobility Survey. Descriptive statistics, independent t tests, and chi-square statistics with weighted samples besides multivariate logistic regression analyses were conducted (N = 467). Results Roughly 46% of nurses reported difficulty adapting, and 16% expressed their intent to leave. The factors linked to difficulty in adapting were working at large hospitals with rotating shifts, low person–job fit, and low satisfaction with personal competency; intent to leave was associated with high monthly salary and low satisfaction with the workplace (all ps
Source: Health Care Management Review - Category: American Health Tags: Features Source Type: research