Abstract: Objective: To explore the relationship between feedback seeking behavior and transition shocks of new nurses. Methods: Totally 99 standardized training nurses were investigated using Feedback Seeking Behavior Questionnaire, Transition Shocks of New Nurses Questionnaire and Perceived Social Support Questionnaire. Hierarchical regression analysis was used to analyze the moderating effect of perceived social support between feedback seeking behavior and transition shocks of new nurses. Results: The score of transition shocks of new nurses was 72.01±20.28, with the highest dimension was physical health. The score of feedback seeking behavior was 51.92±12.93, and perceived social support was 67.45±11.11. The results of Pearson correlation analysis showed that feedback seeking behavior (r=-0.308, P=0.002) and perceived social support (r=-0.594, P<0.001) were significantly related to transition shocks of new nurses. Hierarchical regression analysis showed the association between feedback seeking behavior and Transition shocks of new nurses was moderated by perceived social support (β=-0.060, P<0.01). Conclusion: The association between feedback seeking behavior and transition shocks of new nurses is moderated by perceived social support. The perceived social support can enhance the link between feedback seeking behavior and transition shocks of new nurses.

Key words: standardized training nurses; transition shocks; feedback seeking behavior; perceived social support