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Career Preferences among Nursing Students: A Cross-Sessional Study.
Mei Hua Kerry Hsu1, Qian Hong Ye1, Man Ho Ling2
1Faculty of Health Sciences and Sports, Macao Polytechnic University, Macao S.A.R., China.
Nursing students in Macao prefer community health, pediatric, and medical-surgical nursing roles. Factors like gender and education influence these career preferences, guiding future nursing workforce development.
Area of Science:
- Healthcare
- Nursing Education
- Sociology
Background:
- Projected nursing shortages necessitate understanding student career preferences.
- Limited research exists on nursing student career choices in Macao.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate career preferences among Macao nursing students.
- To identify factors influencing these career preferences.
Main Methods:
- A descriptive, cross-sectional survey was conducted.
- 217 nursing students in Macao completed the survey.
Main Results:
- Most preferred: community health, pediatric, medical-surgical, and obstetric/gynecological nursing.
- Least preferred: oncology, hospice, mental health, and ER nursing.
- Influencing factors included gender, education level, and study preference.
Conclusions:
- Senior students favored community health; junior and female students favored pediatric and obstetric/gynecological nursing.
- Understanding preferences can inform curriculum design to address workforce needs.
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