ABSTRACT
Male-female communication within nursing is often fraught with difficulties especially for male nurses as the try and assimilate themselves into a female dominated profession. It is clear that men and women possess different communication styles. Men tend to be forthright and to the point. Women on the other hand often view the world as a network of connections, as a negotiation for closeness and support and therefore centred on maintaining solidarity. The aim of this study was to explore the lived-experience of a group of male nursing students using Colaizzi's seven step data analysis within the phenomenological empirical framework. The central theme "Men are from Mars" identified two subthemes which included: calling a spade a spade in world of shovels and conscientious objector from the margins. Communication for the men in this study was difficult. The participants were sensitive of what and how they communicated could be misinterpreted which often left them feeling isolated. They were often perplexed how the female students spoke to and about each. The men on the other hand were open and honest in the way they communicated with each other; there was not misinterpretation the men knew exactly where they stood with each other.
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Communication , Interpersonal Relations , Students, Nursing/psychology , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Female , Humans , Male , Stereotyped BehaviorABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: The reasons men come into nursing is because of career stability, career progression and financial security. AIM: The aim of this study was to explore the lived-experience of a group of male nursing students as to the attraction of nursing as a career choice. METHOD: A descriptive phenomenological approach using Colaizzi's seven step data analysis within the phenomenological empirical framework was used. FINDINGS: The central theme developed from the transcripts was Nursing is for Men. Seven sub-themes were identified from the significant statements which included: Nursing is for me; wanting a new career; the jobs in the bag; striving to succeed; Men together; Family approval and Mate-ship realigned. CONCLUSION: The men in this study found the decision to become a nurse and undertake their nursing education challenging. Moreover, it was reconciling with family, friends and work colleagues that many felt was the biggest obstacle.
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Adaptation, Psychological , Career Choice , Stereotyping , Students, Nursing/psychology , Adult , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Humans , Male , Young AdultABSTRACT
Graduate transition programmes have been developed to recruit new nursing staff and facilitate an effective transition from nursing student to Registered Nurse within the clinical environment. Therefore the aim of this paper was to explore the various elements included in nursing graduate transition programmes. An integrative review was undertaken incorporating a strict inclusion criterion, critical appraisal, and thematic analysis of 30 studies. There are numerous transition programmes available yet there remains a lack of transparency regarding their aims/objectives, course content, support timeframe and the type of support provided. This inconsistency has resulted in a lack of clarity regarding efficacy or superiority of any one programme over another. Innovative multifaceted programs may assist in supporting the graduate registered nurse to transition effectively into the clinical environment. Providing these support programmes may allow nurse managers to recruit new graduates and therefore decrease the staff budget expenditure. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING MANAGEMENT: No graduate programme was shown to be superior to others yet graduate programmes appear to positively influence the experience of the graduate and increase staff recruitment. Comparative research is needed to ascertain the integral components of these programmes.
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Inservice Training/standards , Nurse Administrators , Nurse's Role , Delivery of Health Care/standards , Education, Nursing, Baccalaureate , Humans , Students, Nursing/psychologyABSTRACT
Managing sickness and absenteeism in the workplace is challenging, and nurse managers must consider their various causes so they can implement effective management strategies. It is also vital to consider the factors that influence absenteeism and turnover among newly graduated registered nurses (RNs), whose retention can help to address staff shortages. This article describes a literature review that aimed to identify the potential causes of sickness absence in newly graduated RNs. It also discusses strategies that nurse managers can use to retain and maintain their workforce.
