Background: Efficient training program for new nurses are needed. Nurse educaters (NEs) focuses on training new nurses. This study evaluated the impact of a new nurse training program using dedicated NEs at clinical sites in Korea.
Method: A non-equivalent, time-lag design was employed to conduct post-tests between groups of new nurses in a general hospital in Korea over the span of one year. One group was trained with the assistance of NEs and another was not. The new nurse education program included 9-10 weeks of collective general education in classroom and at clinical sites, followed by a comprehensive exam. Exam scores were used to assess knowledge acquisition. The data were collected from 176 new nurses. A t-test was conducted to compare knowledge between groups. Satisfaction with NE's supports was also assessed among the new nurses who were supported from the NE.
Results: The average post-test scores were 66.43 for the group without NEs and 70.45 for the group with NEs, showing a statistically significant difference (t=-2.74, p=0.007). Satisfaction scores were high across the board. In terms of content delivery, role modeling, helpfulness, and emotional support, the score were 4.84, 4.84, 4.79, and 4.73 out of 5, respectively.
Conclusion: The education program with dedicated NEs improve knowledge acquisition among new nurses, who also report high satisfaction with NE's support. The incorporation of NE can have a broadly positive impact on new nurse education, and expansion and application of this approach are recommended.

Authors:
Kyoungsan Seo, Chungnam National University, South Korea
Heuikyeong Kwon, Seoul National University Hospital, South Korea

About the Presenter(s)
Professor Seo is currently an Associate Professor of Nursing, College of Nursing, Chungnam National University, Republic of Korea.
She is teaching Biological Nursing Science, Clinical Nursing Research, Critical Care, Health Program Development and Evaluation subjects.
And She is interested in followed themes; Infection Disease and Nurses, New Nurse Residency Program, Motivation for Physical Activity, Biomarker and Digital health.
She had clinical experiences for 12 years, and got the Doctoral diploma at the college of Nursing, in Seoul National University.

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