Educational Advices for New-Graduate Nurse on Social Media in China: A Grounded Theory Study.

This study aimed to excavate the entry advices and suggestions for new-graduate nurses. Research based on social media analysis for advices to new-graduate nurses is rare. We conducted a detailed analysis and modularization of the relevant contents based on social media. A grounded theory study based on social media content. The answers to questions such like "What's your advices and suggestions for new-graduate nurses?" on a famous social media platform in China were searched, collected, coded, and analyzed until September 2023. Four core category modules including professional knowledge module, professional ability module, socialization and interpersonal communication module, and personal trait module were established. The theoretical framework of 21 main categories was also established. Social media contents provide valuable and experienced advices and suggestions for new-graduate nurses in an efficient and convenient way. The analysis of these contents is helpful for new-graduate nurse education and management.