AIM: To identify stressors of newly graduated paediatric nurses at a children's hospital in Shanghai, China. BACKGROUND: Stress is an international phenomenon in nursing generally, but little is known about its effect on new paediatric nurses at the Shanghai paediatric hospital. METHOD: Participants in this research were 25 newly graduated paediatric nurses. Their behaviours and perceptions were explored by field observations and interviews. RESULTS: Findings indicated that participants experienced numerous stressors: low work status, insufficient professional competence, heavy workload, inadequate supportive systems and uncertainty of career development. CONCLUSION: The results of the present study provide useful information for administrators to develop and improve postgraduate programmes to support novice paediatric nurses. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: Our research highlights the importance of identifying the stressors of new paediatric nurses in the light of a serious nurse shortage and an increasing birth rate.
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