Early Career Nurses’ Experiences of Providing Family Nursing Care: Perceived Benefits and Challenges

Abstract

Faculty at Minnesota State University, Mankato (USA) developed a family-focused baccalaureate curriculum to address gaps between evidence and practice with families that have been linked to undergraduate nursing education. The purpose of this study was to understand the perceptions of new graduate nurses in providing family-focused nursing care in practice settings. A descriptive design focused on narrative data was used to identify the nurses’ perceived benefits and challenges of caring for families in their current nursing practice. Data were collected from three cohorts of new graduate nurses who were currently employed in health care settings ( N = 109) through a five-contact procedure and examined using a content analysis method. Nine perceived benefit categories, subcategories, and summary statements were identified. Seven challenge categories were identified. The early career graduate nurses’ ability to translate family-focused knowledge to their practice was a significant finding. The benefits and value of developing interactions with families were evident in a number of categories. Education and practice systems can implement educational innovations and partner to support new career graduates’ ability to offer skilled family nursing practice.

Game2FamilyNursing: Study of a digital game to promote knowledge about family nursing

“…Furthermore, as also noted by other authors, difficulties in applying family nursing theory to practice may result from insufficient or inadequate educational programs (1). Nurses need knowledge and skills about how the family process develops within and in the context of care (17,18). The literature and knowledge base for the area of 'family nursing' offers valuable insights and tools that can help nurses (18).…”

“…This article aims to describe the perception and usability of a game to promote knowledge about family assessment and intervention. The development of this game stemmed from the need described by nurses, from a variety of health care settings, for additional education on caring for the family during illness experiences to promote positive patient outcomes (17). Furthermore, as also noted by other authors, difficulties in applying family nursing theory to practice may result from insufficient or inadequate educational programs (1).…”

“…Nurses need knowledge and skills about how the family process develops within and in the context of care (17,18). The literature and knowledge base for the area of 'family nursing' offers valuable insights and tools that can help nurses (18).…”

Obstetric Nurses’ Self-Efficacy, Demographic Characteristics, and Family-Focused Care during Simulated Events

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Nursing students' perception of family importance in nursing care during the COVID-19 pandemic: A cross-sectional study

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