Journal of Korean Clinical Nursing Research (임상간호연구)

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The Hospital Work Experience of Generation Y Nurses

Y세대 간호사의 병원 근무 경험

  • Mun, Eun Ju (College of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University) ;
  • Lee, Eun Yeong (College of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University) ;
  • Kim, Hye Jin (Department of Nursing, Daegu Catholic University Medical Center)
  • 문은주 (대구가톨릭대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 이은영 (대구가톨릭대학교 간호대학) ;
  • 김혜진 (대구가톨릭대학교병원 간호부)
  • Received : 2024.01.19
  • Accepted : 2024.06.19
  • Published : 2024.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: This study aimed to understand and explore the work experiences of Generation Y nurses in hospital organizations. Methods: Participants were nine nurses with generation Y working in the hospital. Data were collected through individual interviews from December 2, 2022 to June 30, 2023. The transcripts were coded and analyzed using Colaizzi's phenomenological method. Results: A total of 33 formulated meanings were derived from the meaningful 50 statements of nine study participants, and then categorized them into 12 themes with a collection of five theme clusters. Conclusion: This study found that Generation Y nurses experienced role confusion and physical and mental burden as they caught in the middle in other generations. Even they were wondering whether to continue working as a nurse, which seems that it is crucial to establish a recognition and compensation system to maintain Generation Y nurses in the field. In addition, Generation Y nurses have been found to endure difficult hospital work and demonstrate patience even when working alone, while also deriving strength from their colleagues. Therefore, it is necessary to establish a program for intergenerational harmony among nurses.

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