Novice nurses' experiences from teamwork in the emergency department: A qualitative content analysis

Background and aim: Teamwork is assumed crucial in nursing. Nevertheless, nursing shortages in medical centers have thus far compelled nurse managers to use novice nurses. The present study aimd to explaining the challenges and experiences of novice nurses regarding teamwork in emergency departments. Materials and methods: Using qualitative content analysis, 11 novice nurses working at emergency department, participated in this study. Data were collected with semi structured interview and analyzed by Graneheim and Lundman. Results: The data analysis led to the emergence of four themes of "essential teamwork skills development", "contradictory relationships between team members", "unpleasant feelings and experiences", and, "personal growth and maturation during teamwork". Conclusion: Fostering different personal aspects as prerequisites for teamwork, novice nurses will be able to deal with unpleasant feelings and experiences as well as contradictory relationships between team members in an effective manner. This challenging experience will thus give rise to personal growth and maturation during teamwork among them in emergency department.