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Nurses' perceptions of career growth: A qualitative descriptive study
Yun-Xia Ni1, Dan Wu2, Yun Bao1
1West China School of Nursing, Sichuan University/Department of Cardiology, West China Hospital, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|August 9, 2022
Summary
Nurses perceive career growth across five dimensions, influenced by organizational, individual, and social factors. Professional identity development is key to nursing career progression.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Management
- Career Development
Background:
- The evolving career landscape emphasizes individual attitudes and behaviors.
- Understanding nurses' career growth is crucial in the new career era.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore nurses' experiences and perceptions of career growth.
- To identify factors influencing career growth among nurses.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative descriptive design.
- Semi-structured interviews with 31 nurses in China.
- Qualitative content analysis of interview transcripts.
Main Results:
- Nurses' career growth perceptions encompass five dimensions: promotion, goal progress, skill enhancement, professional identity, and prestige.
- Influencing factors identified at organizational, individual, and social levels.
- Professional identity development is a unique indicator of career growth in nursing.
Conclusions:
- Career growth in nursing is a complex, multi-dimensional concept with distinct characteristics.
- Nursing managers should focus on professional identity development and holistic career assessment.
- Shared responsibility between organizations and individuals is vital for career management.
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