Published date:Mar 28 2025

Journal Title: Sudan Journal of Medical Sciences

Issue title: Sudan JMS: Volume 20 (2025), Issue No. 1

Pages:3 - 12

DOI: 10.18502/sjms.v20i1.14501

Faisal Mohamed A. AlzahraniNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Omar Abdulaziz Y. AlghamdiNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Ahmed Waleed A. AlghamdiNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Majed Khaled B. AlghamdiNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Saad Mohammed A.Nursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Tariq Ahmed Saeed AlghamdiNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Osama AlzahraniNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Waled A.M. Ahmedweliameen1980@hotmail.comNursing Department, Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, Al-Baha University

Background: The transition of nurses from education to practice is associated with many difficulties and opportunities, making this period critical to the nursing profession. This study assesses the experiences of newly graduated nurses (NGNs) in Al-Baha, Saudi Arabia.

Methods: The researchers conducted a cross-sectional study to assess NGNs’ experience. Using a convenience sampling method, they selected 101 nurses from Al-Baha Hospitals. Data were collected using an online survey from a previous study, which was analyzed using SPSS and descriptive and inferential methods.

Results: The study findings showed that most NGNs were between 20 and 29 years old, with a balanced gender distribution and a significant number of single individuals. Most have less than a year of work experience, primarily at King Fahad Hospital. While the majority are Saudi nationals, they work in various hospital units. Although they feel confident communicating with physicians and delegating tasks, they struggle to prioritize and organize patient care needs. They report predominantly positive experiences and satisfaction, particularly about having flexible shift options, weekends off, and constructive feedback.

Conclusion: The study indicated that most NGNs in Al-Baha Hospitals were satisfied with their jobs and had positive experiences. However, the 20–29-year-old Saudi nationals had better experiences and job satisfaction.

Keywords: nursing, experience, job satisfaction, Saudi Arabia, Al-Baha, graduated

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