Research on the programs for transferred nurses' adaptation of Japanese hospitals.

• Project/Area Number: 24792415
• Research Category: Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
• Allocation Type: Multi-year Fund
• Research Field: Fundamental nursing
• Research Institution: St. Luke's International University
• Principal Investigator: ITO Minako 聖路加国際大学, 看護学部, 助教 (00550708)
• Project Period (FY): 2012-04-01 – 2015-03-31
• Project Status: Completed (Fiscal Year 2014)
• Budget Amount: ¥2,210,000 (Direct Cost: ¥1,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥510,000); Fiscal Year 2014: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000); Fiscal Year 2013: ¥1,170,000 (Direct Cost: ¥900,000、Indirect Cost: ¥270,000); Fiscal Year 2012: ¥390,000 (Direct Cost: ¥300,000、Indirect Cost: ¥90,000)
• Keywords: 看護学 / メンターシップ / 既卒採用看護師 / 職場適応促進 / メンター / 離職防止

Outline of Final Research Achievements

The purpose of this study was to clarify what program was set for experienced nurses who transit to a new work environment in Japanese hospitals. The result showed that the programs for experienced nurses were less prepared than for newly graduated nurses. Each hospital had the original policy to manage difficulties in hiring and retention of transferred nurse.