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Reflections on nursing as a career choice

A While1, C Blackman

  • 1Department of Nursing Studies, King's College London, UK.

Journal of Nursing Management
|December 2, 1998
PubMed
Summary

Aspiring nurses are motivated by a desire to care, but face challenges like clinical conflict and healthcare system changes. Addressing these issues is key for nursing retention and satisfaction.

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Area of Science:

  • Nursing education
  • Healthcare workforce studies
  • Career development in nursing

Background:

  • Nursing recruitment and retention are critical issues in healthcare.
  • Staff attrition incurs significant costs, necessitating improved retention strategies.
  • Understanding nurses' aspirations is vital for effective staff policies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate motivations for choosing a nursing career.
  • To identify nurses' expectations of their profession.
  • To assess the realization of these expectations and explore methods for fulfillment.

Main Methods:

  • A semi-structured interview survey was employed.
  • The study included a quota sample of 40 undergraduate students.
  • Participants represented diverse course groups within one university.

Main Results:

  • A long-term desire to nurse and satisfaction from patient care were key career choice factors.
  • Expectations included working in supportive teams and achieving career satisfaction.
  • Clinical conflicts, perceived mistreatment of nurses, and healthcare system changes detracted from the career appeal.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare management must acknowledge and address nurses' concerns.
  • Developing policies that foster a sense of value among nurses is essential.
  • Improving the nursing work environment can enhance retention and job satisfaction.

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