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KMID : 0614820030090030305
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Journal of Korean Academy of Nursing Administration
2003 Volume.9 No. 3 p.305 ~ p.314
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A Phenomenological Study on Nurses´ Experiences of Turnover
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Kang Myoung-Ja
Lee Hae-Jung
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Abstract
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Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine nurses´ turnover experiences and to provide basic information for developing turnover intervention program for effective human resources management.
Methods: This study is an inductive, descriptive phenomenological research that uses profound interviews and observations. The subjects of the study were nurses retired from a hospital.
Results: The themes were. classed into the three theme clusters. The first theme was about `deepening inside wound´ which was described as. experiencing stresses due to introversion, feeling a heavy burden about responsibilities as experienced nurses, feeling guilty about limits of performance and hurt about reproaches by seniors and having conflicts with physicians. The second theme cluster focused on ´powerlessness as time goes´, which was stated as having difficulty in adaptation to the new rotated wards, feeling tired and having no spare time;and difficulty in night duty, experiencing stagnation and powerlessness and feeling disappointed about inadequate rewards. The third was about `can´t find the exit´ which were expressed with wanting to change the speciality because of concerns about future, having affection to motherhood, feeling conflict over the nursing profession itself, concentrating on the matter of turnover and facing; related personal situations, and regretting turnover.
Condusion &Suggestions: Considering all these experiences, field managers in nursing should build up a support system that helps nurses overcome risks related to decision-making about turnover. In addition, nurse managers need to develop a human resources development program in which cornpetent nurses are continuously won over through education and counseling.
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KEYWORD
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experience of turnover, phenomenology
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