The Male Nurses' Experiences of Adaptation in Clinical Setting / 간호학회지
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
;
: 17-25, 2003.
Article
Dans Coréen
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| ID: wpr-77511
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
The purpose of this study was to identified the male nurses' encounter in adapting themselves in the hospital settings dominated by the female nurses in number.METHOD:
Data were collected through the in-depth interview of 16 male nurses and analysed through the grounded theory methodology.RESULT:
The behaviors of male nurses for job-adaptation can be summarized as a series of struggles to consolidate their own ground. They have made tremendous efforts to hold their own ground in the nursing profession composed of a large numbers of female nurses, while they have experienced many difficulties and problems as minorities. They have struggled to adapt themselves professionally through efforts such as; challenging the social and professional barriers, identifying the job identity, empowering themselves through self-development and dedication, expanding their influence among colleagues. In spite of these efforts, they had the perception that nursing is not a lifelong occupation for them. Thus, they had tendency to find outlets of change to occupations.CONCLUSION:
A specific strategy is needed to provide an environment that is helpful for males in integrating into and adapting to the nursing profession.
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WPRIM (Pacifique occidental)
Type d'étude:
Recherche qualitative
langue:
Coréen
Texte intégral:
Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing
Année:
2003
Type:
Article
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