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Nursing students' career preferences: a Norwegian study.
Torill Kloster1, Magnhild Høie, Randi Skår
1Faculty of Health Science, Vestfold University College, Tønsberg, Norway. Torill.Kloster@hive.no
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|May 9, 2007
Summary
Norwegian nursing students
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Career Development
- Healthcare Workforce
Background:
- Recruitment and retention challenges in specialized nursing fields like aged care and psychiatric nursing are a global concern.
- Understanding student preferences is crucial for aligning nursing education with community healthcare needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify Norwegian undergraduate nursing students' career preferences at the start and end of their education.
- To explore the underlying reasons for these evolving career choices.
Main Methods:
- A longitudinal study involving 620 commencing nursing students in Norway (2001/2002).
- Questionnaires administered at the beginning (Phase 1) and end (Phase 2) of the nursing program.
- Utilized closed questions for preferences and open-ended questions for reasons.
Main Results:
- Significant shifts in career preferences were observed during the nursing program.
- Midwifery and pediatric nursing were initially favored; medical/surgical, midwifery, and psychiatric nursing were preferred by the end.
- Aged care remained consistently unpopular among students.
Conclusions:
- Clinical experiences and professional challenges significantly influence nursing career preferences.
- Urgent reconsideration of priorities and improved working conditions in aged care are necessary to address societal nursing needs.
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