AimTo investigate changes in professional nursing values during the transition from Generation Z senior nursing students to second‐year newly graduated nurses (NGNs).DesignA longitudinal study with secondary data analysis.MethodsA national‐level dataset for 2020–2023 from the New Nurse e‐Cohort Study was used, including a total of 366 participants aged 21–25 years (born after 1995) who graduated from nursing school in 2021. The Qualities of Nursing scale was used to measure professional nursing values. Generalised estimating equations were used for data analysis of professional nursing values at three different time points, once per year for 2020–2023.ResultsCompared with their senior nursing student selves, the greatest score decline appeared among first‐year NGNs; there was a slight increase during their second year as NGNs. Among values, professionalism, knowledge and good communication ranked first, second and third, respectively, across all 3 years, and dedication consistently ranked the lowest.ConclusionsUnderstanding the changes in the professional nursing values of Generation Z nurses is essential for creating a supportive work environment that eases the transition and promotes successful integration into the nursing profession.ImplicationsNursing educators and clinical managers should identify the causes of value confusion during role transitions and implement interventions to support the adaptation of NGNs. Addressing generational value differences is also crucial to creating a harmonious work environment, enhancing job satisfaction and reducing turnover among Generation Z nurses.ImpactThis study contributes to the development of tailored strategies to support and retain NGNs of Generation Z.Reporting MethodThis study adhered to the STROBE guidelines for cohort studies.Patient or Public ContributionNo patient or public contribution.

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Z 世代视角下护士过渡期护理学生的专业护理价值观：一项纵向研究


目的调查从 Z 世代高级护理学生到二年级新毕业护士 （NGN） 过渡期间专业护理价值观的变化。设计具有二次数据分析的纵向研究。方法使用了来自新护士电子队列研究的 2020-2023 年国家级数据集，共包括 366 名年龄在 21-25 岁之间（1995 年后出生）的参与者，他们于 2021 年从护士学校毕业。护理质量量表用于衡量专业护理价值。广义估计方程用于 2020-2023 年每年一次三个不同时间点的专业护理值的数据分析结果与高级护理学生相比，一年级 NGN 的分数下降幅度最大;在他们成为 NGN 的第二年略有增加。在价值观中，专业精神、知识和良好的沟通在所有 3 年中分别排名第一、第二和第三，而奉献精神一直排名最低。结论了解 Z 世代护士专业护理价值观的变化对于创造一个支持性的工作环境至关重要，该环境可以简化过渡并促进成功融入护理专业。影响 护理教育者和临床管理人员应确定角色转换期间价值混淆的原因，并实施干预措施以支持 NGN 的适应。解决代际价值差异对于创造和谐的工作环境、提高工作满意度和减少 Z 世代护士的流动率也至关重要。影响本研究有助于制定量身定制的策略来支持和保留 Z 世代的 NGN。报告方法本研究遵循 STROBE 队列研究指南。患者或公众捐款没有患者或公众捐款。