Publications by authors named "Katherine McBrearty"

Aim: To explore the benefits and challenges of a recently introduced Registered Undergraduate Student of Nursing workforce from the perspective of Nurses and Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing, in a major metropolitan hospital in Australia in 2020.

Design: A qualitative descriptive study was undertaken using individual interviews and focus groups.

Methods: Purposively selected employed Registered Undergraduate Students of Nursing and nurses who worked with them were interviewed, using a semi-structured format.

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Background: The chance of hospital staff encountering a patient with a trauma history is high. The way health services are offered and carried out are important when engaging with people who have experienced trauma. Implementing training in trauma-informed care (TIC) is part of a cultural change of benefit to both patients and staff.

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Background: An imminent nursing shortage mandates attention to retention of early career nurses. One factor that impacts on intention to stay in the profession is the ability to do the work. Early career nurses rely on supportive cultures to develop the practical skills and knowledge specific to particular workplaces.

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