The lived experience of newly qualified registered nurse first assistants (RNFA) who have transitioned to the hospital operating room setting: A phenomenological perspective
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Susan Lynch, PhD, NEA-BC, CNOR, CNAMB, CSSM, RNFA
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There is increased use of RNFAs as assistants to surgeons in surgery. It is estimated that RNFAs comprise as many as 54% of the non-physician assistants who provide patient care during the surgical event in the operating room setting (Patterson, 2012). There are research studies that focus on transitions of graduates from nursing programs but a lack of research on transitions of RNFAs to the surgical environment following education.
This qualitative interpretive hermeneutic phenomenological study explored the lived experience of newly qualified RNFAs who have transitioned to the hospital operating room surgical setting. The purpose of the study was to understand and interpret the meanings of lived experiences has provided a better understanding of the transition between the phases of the newly qualified RNFA functioning within the role of the hospital operating room setting as first assistant. Individual interviews were conducted with twenty participants. Data was analyzed for identified themes using Colaizzi’s seven-step process of thematic analysis. Four major themes and thirteen subthemes emerged from the thematic analysis of data. There were identified difficulties RNFAs encountered as well as positive experiences that were beneficial to the transition were shared. There were varying degrees of support and a great deal of effort needed to complete program requirements. The educational and clinical process was viewed overall as positive and worthwhile experience. There was a sense of pride in the achievement of the new role of RNFA. There were implications for nursing practice and education.
This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 13424155; ProQuest document ID: 2166227543. The author still retains copyright.
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Type | Dissertation |
Acquisition | Proxy-submission |
Review Type | None: Degree-based Submission |
Format | Text-based Document |
Evidence Level | Phenomenology |
Research Approach | Qualitative Research |
Keywords | Operating Rooms; Career Transitions; Newly Qualified Registered Nurses; Surgical Assistants |
Grantor | Villanova University |
Advisor | Copel, Linda Carman; Magel, Catherine Todd |
Level | PhD |
Year | 2018 |
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