Table 1 Focus group topic guide
Content structure | Examples |
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Beginning | How did you find yourself in your new role after graduating? Did you notice any difference between the image of nursing and nurses that you had during your studies and the real-life situation in clinical practice after you graduated? |
Middle | How would you describe your current knowledge and skills in the field of nursing where you are employed? How would you describe your abilities to independently apply the nursing process? How would you describe your abilities related to accurate and effective documentation and administration of nursing care? How would you describe your abilities related to the leadership and organisation of nursing care, including supervising team members? How would you describe your abilities to teach, supervise and assess students? How would you describe your abilities to inform and educate patients and their relatives? How would you describe your abilities to translate knowledge into practice (evidence-based nursing)? How would you describe your abilities to assess patient health and prioritise their needs? How would you describe your abilities related with the use of ICT as support in nursing care? How would you describe your abilities and opportunities to respect patient autonomy, integrity and beliefs while delivering care? How would you describe your abilities to respectfully communicate with patients, relatives and staff? How would you describe your abilities about working with culturally diverse patients and team members? How would you describe your abilities related to pharmaceutical care? How would you describe your abilities in recognising unprofessional conduct and taking actions when/if it happens? How would you describe your abilities with respecting standards of care, guidelines and safety protocols in the workplace? How would you describe your ability to be continuously engaged with personal and professional development? |
End | Anything else you would like to add? |