Strength in Diversity: Supporting the Transition of Neurodivergent Early Career Nurses in Australia – Phase 1 Dataset (Online Qualitative Survey)

Title
Strength in Diversity: Supporting the Transition of Neurodivergent Early Career Nurses in Australia – Phase 1 Dataset (Online Qualitative Survey)
Publication Date
2026-09-11
Author(s)
Hawkins, Natasha
( creator )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4265-884X
Email: nhawki20@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:nhawki20
Rice, Kylie
( partner investigator )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7072-5619
Email: krice3@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:krice3
Krug, Matthew
( partner investigator )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6855-7655
Email: mkrug4@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:mkrug4
Mowle, Melissa
( partner investigator )
OrcID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-7895-1406
Email: mmowle2@une.edu.au
UNE Id une-id:mmowle2
Purdue, Joanne
Gilbert, Susan
Gageler, Maddison
Type of document
Dataset
Language
en
Entity Type
Publication
Publisher
University of New England
DOI
10.25952/08er-ky49
UNE publication id
une:1959.11/75440
Abstract
This dataset contains de-identified qualitative survey responses collected during Phase 1 of the project Strength in Diversity: Supporting the Transition of Neurodivergent Early Career Nurses in Australia, funded through the UNE Internal Funding Scheme (2026). Phase 1 involved an online qualitative survey administered via Qualtrics with neurodivergent early career nurses (within the first five years of practice) across New South Wales, Australia. The survey explored participants' transition experiences, disclosure decisions, workplace challenges, adaptive strategies, and support needs. Participants were recruited through professional networks including the NSW Nurses and Midwives' Association (NSWNMA) and NSW Health local health districts. Data collection for Phase 1 is complete. Thematic analysis of responses will inform Phase 2 of the study, which involves semi-structured interviews with nursing managers and clinical educators. All data were collected with ethics approval and participation was voluntary and anonymous.
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Rights
Attribution, Non-commercial (CC-BY-NC)

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