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Chinese Journal of Nursing Education ›› 2021, Vol. 18 ›› Issue (5): 452-455.doi: 10.3761/j.issn.1672-9234.2021.05.015

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Design and practice of the adversity quotient training program for new nurses

HUANG Rui-ying(),WANG Jing,XU Xiao-xia,BAI Gui-fang()   

  • Received:2020-07-14 Online:2021-05-20 Published:2021-05-24
  • Contact: Gui-fang BAI E-mail:2810704550@qq.com;781154838@qq.com

Abstract:

Objective To explore the effects of an adversity quotient training program for new nurses. Methods The adversity quotient training program was developed and included in the training of new nurses in 2018. Contents of the training included theoretical knowledge of adversity quotient,case sharing of nursing adversity situation and coping methods,assessment of adversity scenario simulation training and real case sharing between new nurses and experienced nurses in clinical work departments,etc. Before and after the training,the new nurses were investigated with the Nurse Adversity Consultation Scale. The number of compliments and complaints were evaluated between the nurses in 2018 and 2017. Results After the training,the new nurses’ adversity quotient level was significantly improved compared with that before the training(P<0.05). In 2018,new nurses received less praise and complaints than new nurses in 2017. Conclusion The adversity quotient training program is helpful to improve the level of new nurses’ adversity quotient.

Key words: Inservice Training, New nurses, Adversity quotient