Red Cross University College study examines pandemic-era nursing challenges

A study from Red Cross University College highlights the challenges faced by newly graduated nurses who entered the profession during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research indicates that these professionals were forced to take on significant individual responsibility and manage high workloads immediately upon graduation.

Participants in the study reported feelings of inadequacy and uncertainty regarding patient safety. The pandemic exacerbated these issues as nurses had to manage critically ill patients and complex ethical dilemmas with insufficient support from experienced colleagues, though the study also noted these challenges contributed to their professional development.