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Ontological Coaching Among Nurses (OCN)

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?