Ontological Coaching Among Nurses (OCN)

Ontological Coaching Among Novice Nurses (OCN): a Mixed Methods Study

This study aims to develop and evaluate ontological coaching among novice nurses in Singapore. The specific aims of this project are: (1) to develop theory based Ontological Coaching among Nurses (OCN) intervention for novice nurses; (2) examine its effectiveness on nurses' psychological wellbeing (primary outcome), help-seeking behavior (social support), goal setting, resilience, intention to leave and job satisfaction (Secondary outcomes); and (3) examine the perceptions of nurses in receiving this intervention.

The specific research questions we plan to answer in this project are:

• How the OCN will influence psychological wellbeing of the new nurses?
• How the OCN will enhance the new nurses social support and goal setting for their reality and future?
• How the OCN will influence new nurses' resilience, intention to leave and job satisfaction?
• What are the changes in psychological well-being, social support, goal setting, resilience, intention to leave and job satisfaction after receiving OCN over time (pre-test and post-test)?
• Are there any strengths, weaknesses and area of improvements (overall experience) for the use of OCN among new nurses?

Inclusion Criteria:

Nurses:

• 21 years old and above
• are able to read and speak English,
• have 0-10 years of working experience after the registration with Singapore Nursing Board (SNB)
• currently working at the study venues with the valid registered nurse license with the SNB
• who are willing to be audio-recorded if invited for an interview

Facilitators:

- who hold an Ontological Coaching certification and a minimum of 50 hours of Coaching experience

Exclusion Criteria:

Nurses:

• have physical or mental disorders which would interfere with their ability to participate in the study
• have refused to participate in this study

Facilitators:

- who does not hold an Ontological Coaching certification or who do not have a minimum of 50 hours of Coaching experience