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Constructing career pathways in nursing: some issues for research and policy

S Robinson1, T Murrells, L Marsland

  • 1Nursing Research Unit, King's College, London, England.

Journal of Advanced Nursing
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
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Most newly qualified nurses plan to stay in clinical practice, with many seeking further education or considering private sector roles. Some also plan international practice opportunities.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Workforce Research
  • Career Development Studies

Background:

  • The nursing profession faces continuous occupational and organizational changes.
  • Understanding nurses' career trajectories is crucial for workforce planning and retention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To document the post-qualification career histories of registered general nurses.
  • To investigate the influence of occupational choice versus organizational constraints on nursing careers.
  • To analyze the career plans of nurses at the point of qualification.

Main Methods:

  • A longitudinal study tracking a cohort of registered general nurses.
  • Development and pilot testing of questionnaires to capture career plans and histories.
  • Analysis of questionnaire data, focusing on question design and routing structures.

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Main Results:

  • A high response rate of 87% (1015 out of 1164 nurses) was achieved.
  • 86% of newly qualified nurses intended to remain in clinical practice.
  • Significant interest was shown in further education (59% for ENB courses, 42% for degrees) and international practice (18%).

Conclusions:

  • Newly qualified nurses demonstrate a strong initial commitment to clinical practice.
  • Substantial interest exists in professional development and diverse practice settings, including international and private sectors.
  • Effective questionnaire design, including pilot testing, is vital for capturing nuanced career intentions in nursing research.