ABSTRACT
Objective To explore the feelings of nonlocal nurses working in shanghai in order to provide effective and reliable basis for the nursing managers to develop humanistic management. Methods 12 nonlocal nurses were interviewed with open-ended questions. The data collected from the interviews were analyzed thematically. Results There are seven themes of nonlocal nurses′ working experience: the pursuit of a better personal development, physical needs are not met, the affected self-concept, the role strain,lack of good interpersonal support,achieve their self-worth and look forward to humanistic management modes. Conclusions It is showed that there are various types of maladjustment problems on nonlocal nurses. All above suggest that nursing managers should be concerned about the physical and mental health status of nonlocal nurses, and improve the guarantee mechanism. Using motivation mechanisms to mobilize the enthusiasm of nonlocal nurses, with a view to maximize their potential power.