Exploring the impact of mentoring functions on job satisfaction and organizational commitment of new staff nurses

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although previous studies proved that the implementation of mentoring program is beneficial for enhancing the nursing skills and attitudes, few researchers devoted to exploring the impact of mentoring functions on job satisfaction and organizational commitment of new nurses. In this research we aimed at examining the effects of mentoring functions on the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of new nurses in Taiwan's hospitals.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>We employed self-administered questionnaires to collect research data and select new nurses from three regional hospitals as samples in Taiwan. In all, 306 nurse samples were obtained. We adopted a multiple regression analysis to test the impact of the mentoring functions.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>Results revealed that career development and role modeling functions have positive effects on the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of new nurses; however, the psychosocial support function was incapable of providing adequate explanation for these work outcomes.</p> <p>Conclusion</p> <p>It is suggested in this study that nurse managers should improve the career development and role modeling functions of mentoring in order to enhance the job satisfaction and organizational commitment of new nurses.</p

Morphological and karyotypical characterization of four biotypes of red rice (Oryza sativa subsp. Japonica var. sylvatica)

The present work relates to a morphological and karyotypical analysis of four phenotypically different weedy red rice biotypes in comparison with the cultivar Loto, used as control. A preliminary analysis, by means of a computerized chromosome image method (CHIA – EA), showed that in the red rice various traslocations occur which always involve a chromosome of the first pair together with other elements of the set (Sparacino et al., 2004). The results presented here clearly indicate that each red rice biotype is characterized by a specific traslocation, showing a relationship between different phenotypes and karyotypes

Identification and characterization of somatic chromosomes of red rice (Oryza sativa subsp. japonica var. sylvatica) by means of a computerized chromosome image method (CHIA-EA)

The infesting habit of the red rice (Oryza sativa subsp. japonica var. sylvatica, 2n=24) and its diffusion have become a serious problem in rice cultivation because of seed shattering, which reduces rice yield and grain quality. The purpose of this work is to characterize red rice chromosomes and to reveal any differences from the karyotype of cultivated rice Loto (Oryza sativa subsp. japonica) used as reference. The first results, obtained by using a detailed chromosome analysis by means of a chromosome image method (CHIA-EA), showed that in the red rice various translocations occur which always involve a chromosome of the first pair together with other elements of the set. Occasional aneuploid cells with 23 (2n-1) and 25 (2n+1) chromosomes were also observed

Newly graduated nurses' experiences of a trainee programme regarding the introduction process and leadership in a hospital setting—A qualitative interview study

AIM AND OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to describe newly-graduated nurses' experiences of introduction processes and leadership within a hospital trainee programme.BACKGROUND: For many, being a newly-graduated nurse is associated with stress, influenced by the challenge of the transition to independent nurse, coupled with the loss of mentorship due to nurse turnover and rapidly changing demands.METHODS: A qualitative design with an inductive approach was chosen and four focus groups were convened. A total of nineteen nurses were included in the study. Data were analysed using qualitative content analysis. COREQ was used as EQUATOR checklist.FINDINGS: The analysis resulted in three themes: Need for an introduction when facing a complex reality, Striving to stand on my own, and The importance of having an accessible and multi-skilled manager. The transition is a complex, dynamic and demanding process.CONCLUSIONS: The orientation process from student to becoming an independent nurse is a challenging period. A flexible manager and a readily accessible leadership facilitate the newly-graduated nurse's striving to become an independent nurse. The study demonstrates that a trainee programme and support are essential in this process. There are indications that today's newly-graduated nurses have high expectations of coaching from the manager during the orientation process.RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE: The hospital setting and its organisation are rapidly changing in relation to the increasing number of patients and their health status. In addition, there is a need for newly-graduated nurses to secure regrowth, to fill the ranks of experienced nurses leaving the field. Newly-graduated nurses increasingly perceive a gap between their training and clinical realities, thus necessitating changes in tutoring and their introduction to the work. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.</p