Abstract:

Objective To design a resourcefulness training program for junior nurses and evaluate its implementation effects. Methods A total of 108 junior nurses from two campuses of a tertiary Grade A hospital in Luoyang City were selected as participants. They were divided into control group and experimental group according to their hospital campus. The control group received routine departmental training on work content and clinical operational skills. The experimental group received the resourcefulness training on the basis of regular training. Levels of resourcefulness，self-efficacy，and help-seeking ability were evaluated in both groups before the training，one month after training，and three months after training. Results Repeated-measures ANOVA indicated statistically significant time-group interaction effects for resourcefulness scores and self-efficacy scores between the two groups at all time points（P<0.05）. At one month post-training，the experimental group showed improved help-seeking ability with statistical significance（P<0.05），achieving an overall accuracy rate of 65%. Conclusion The training program enhances junior nurses’ resourcefulness，self-efficacy，and awareness of help-seeking while equipping them with effective methods. Future studies should further evaluate long-term outcomes through direct observation of nurses’ clinical behaviors.

Key words: Resourcefulness Theory, Junior Nurses, Help-seeking Ability, In-service Training, Self-efficacy