Critical factors influencing Generation Z registered nurses' professional socialization process: A grounded theory study.

Background: Professional socialization in nursing describes a continuous interactive and personal process that characterizes the valued behavior of the profession. The process becomes complex when dealing with Generation Z nurses (Gen Z), the youngest and most diverse of the generational cohorts, who have a unique set of characteristics that is reframing the healthcare landscape. Their lived experiences and priorities may be incongruent with the real expectations of the nursing workforce; ultimately impacting their ability to engage and thrive in the workplace.

An assessment of palliative care beliefs and knowledge: the healthcare provider's perspective.

Research shows that healthcare providers' palliative care training and their misconceptions impact the delivery of care. As a result, the need for continuing education with adequate training is paramount to improve their knowledge and confidence in addressing the needs of patients and families facing serious illnesses. A pre-experimental static-group comparison design was used to determine if there was a significant difference in perceived competency and knowledge between healthcare providers who participated in a palliative care training programme and those who did not.