| Yeonok Suh | 2 Articles |
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to understand the meaning and essence of happiness by exploring and describing career nurses' lived experiences. METHODS Qualitative research was used in this study. Hospital nurses who had 3~5 years of experience in the clinical setting were interviewed and the data were analysed using Giorgi's phenomenological method. RESULTS Six main meanings and seventeen themes emerged. The six main meanings were as follows: self-confidence as a professional nurse, passion for self-realization, feeling of satisfaction in performance of nursing care, being grateful for working environment, emotional intimacy in interpersonal relationships, and taking delight and pleasure in leisure life. CONCLUSION The results of this study provide deep understanding of happiness as positive experiences that increase job satisfaction and aid retention to the nursing profession. These results can be used in the development of effective strategies to improve and expand nurses' happiness. Citations Citations to this article as recorded by
PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experiences of new graduate nurses in personal life and in clinical setting during their first year. METHODS Eleven new graduate nurses were interviewed and the data were analyzed using the Giorgi's phenomenological method. RESULTS The main results of this research were negative experiences such as poor nursing skills, inability to enjoy personal life, physical exhaustion and health problems, and uncertainty of nursing values. On the other hand, there were some positive aspects on their minds: adjustmental/developmental needs, sense of responsibility, receptive capability, and proficiency with their work. They gradually found themselves being endured and changing to adapt. CONCLUSION Transition from students to staff nurses is a very stressful experience for new graduate nurses. It may negatively affect their personal lives as well. However they tried to keep themselves positive to overcome their difficulties. It is necessary for them to be given time, a systematic program, and a supportive environment to adapt. Citations Citations to this article as recorded by
|
|
