Clinical Adaptation of New Graduate Nurses in South Korea: An Integrative Review

Key Points

• The study aims to identify key attributes that help new graduate nurses adapt clinically in South Korea.
• Used integrative review method by Whittemore and Knafle (2005)
• Conducted a literature review of domestic studies from 2015 to 2024
• Selected ten relevant studies from five domestic database searches
• Focused on key terms associated with clinical adaptation and new graduate nurses
• Analyzed and integrated findings related to core competencies and psychological support
• Identified core nursing skills, critical thinking, problem solving, communication, and electronic nursing records as key attributes for adaptation
• Social support and self-reflection were also highlighted as important psychological support factors
• Emphasized the need for simulation programs and policy development to enhance clinical adaptation for new nurses

Abstract