The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회지)

The Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education (한국간호교육학회)
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Career choice experiences of nursing students

간호대학생의 진로선택 경험

  • Kim, Hyun Ju (Department of Nursing, Choonhae College of Health Science) ;
  • Kim, Ji Hyun (Department of Nursing, Gwangju University)
  • Received : 2022.02.10
  • Accepted : 2022.04.07
  • Published : 2022.05.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to describe the career choice experiences of nursing students. Methods: A phenomenological approach was used for the study. Data were collected from September 1 to October 1, 2021, using open-ended questions in-depth interviews. Ten nursing students who had decided to find a job or complete an application to an employment institution participated in this study. Results: The four categories obtained as results were "Preparing myself," "Chosen after conflict," "Going through a tough tunnel and settling down," and "Waiting with anticipation and worry." Conclusion: This study explored the meaning and essence of the career choice experiences of nursing students. These results will provide basic data that can help nursing students make career choices.

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