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Gribačiauskaitė A, Žilinskienė J. Professional becoming of male nurses: a qualitative study in Lithuania. Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being 2024; 19:2341448. [PMID: 38603642 PMCID: PMC11011223 DOI: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2341448] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2023] [Accepted: 04/06/2024] [Indexed: 04/13/2024] Open
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PURPOSE To reveal the features of Lithuanian male nurses' professional becoming. METHODS The participants were six men who had been working as nurses for over a year, and one man who had been formerly employed as a nurse for over a year. Data was collected using semi-structured interviews and analysed using inductive thematic analysis by Braun & Clarke. RESULTS 17 themes emerged after analysis: nursing not being the first choice, weird feelings of being in the minority during studies, having a vague initial idea of the work and a hard time starting the job; desire to help and interact with people, a tiring but fascinating variety of work, wide professional opportunities and love for the job; the challenges of high pace and workload, undervaluation and stereotypes, coping by standing up for oneself and separating work and life; the importance of a good team, gender being of little significance and joy that the number of men is increasing. CONCLUSION These findings contribute to the growing knowledge of male nurses' experiences. The study sheds light on the challenges and rewards of being a male nurse in Lithuania, providing guidance for future research and highlighting the need to raise public awareness.
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Affiliation(s)
- Aušrinė Gribačiauskaitė
- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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- Department of Health Psychology, Faculty of Public Health, Lithuanian University of Health Sciences, Kaunas, Lithuania
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Lyu XC, Huang SS, Ye XM, Zhang LY, Zhang P, Wang YJ. What influences newly graduated registered nurses' intention to leave the nursing profession? An integrative review. BMC Nurs 2024; 23:57. [PMID: 38243209 PMCID: PMC10797949 DOI: 10.1186/s12912-023-01685-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/30/2023] [Accepted: 12/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/21/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Newly graduated registered nurses leaving the nursing profession in the early stages of their career have enormous financial and time implications for nursing organizations and affect the quality of nursing care. OBJECTIVE To identify the factors influencing newly graduated registered nurses' intention to leave the nursing profession over the past 10 years. METHODS The framework developed by Whittemore and Knafl was used to conduct this integrative review. An electronic search was conducted for English articles to identify research studies published between 2011-2022 using the following databases of PubMed, MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Scopus. Eligible publications were critically reviewed and scored using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program Checklist and the Center for Evidence-Based Management appraisal. RESULTS Twenty-one studies were analyzed. The main factors affecting newly graduated registered nurses' intention to leave the nursing profession included demographic factors (age, educational level, year of experience, professional title, employment status, health status, shift, hospital location and size), supervisor and peer support, challenges in the workplace, cognitive and affective response to work, work environment (collegial nurse-physician relations, insufficient staffing level, person-work environment fit), gender stereotypes, autonomous motivation, role models, and resilience. CONCLUSIONS The factors affecting newly graduated registered nurses' intention to leave the nursing profession are multifaceted and should receive continuous attention from nurse managers. The findings provide more comprehensive for nurse administrators to develop intervention strategies to mitigate newly graduated registered nurses' turnover intention.
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- Xiao-Chen Lyu
- The Outpatient Operating Room, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China.
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- Neurology Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- Intensive Care Unit, the First Affiliated Hospital of Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China
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- School of Nursing, Wannan Medical College, Wuhu, China.
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Salamonson Y, Maneze D, Smith BW, Duff J, Theobald KA, Montayre J, McTier L, Donnelly F. Are men treated differently in clinical placements during nursing studies? A cross-sectional study. J Clin Nurs 2023; 32:6354-6365. [PMID: 37269058 DOI: 10.1111/jocn.16760] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/03/2022] [Revised: 01/12/2023] [Accepted: 05/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/04/2023]
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AIM AND OBJECTIVE To explore the perceptions of nursing students regarding the treatment of men in nursing during their clinical placement. BACKGROUND Negative placement experiences of men who are nursing students is a risk factor for student attrition. Hence, exploring gender disparity in treatment during placement from both men and women studying nursing will contribute to improving student experience and reducing attrition. DESIGN Survey capturing both quantitative and qualitative data. METHODS Nursing students were surveyed between July and September 2021 across 16 Schools of Nursing in Australia. In addition to the Clinical Learning Environment Inventory (CLEI-19), an open-ended question explored if men received different treatment during clinical placement. RESULTS Those who expressed difference in treatment of men were less satisfied with their clinical learning experience (p < .001). Of the 486 (39.6%) who responded to the open-ended question, 152 (31%) indicated a difference in the treatment of men, reporting that men received: (a) better (39%); (b) different, not exclusively better or worse (19%); and (c) worse (42%) treatment from either the clinical facilitator or ward staff. While both men and women perceived gender differences in the treatment of men during placement, men were more likely to report worse treatment. CONCLUSION Despite the advances achieved in recruiting men in nursing, negative experiences during clinical placement are characterised by stereotypes, prejudice and discrimination, adversely impact retention. RELEVANCE TO CLINICAL PRACTICE Nurse educators need to recognise specific support students require during placement regardless of gender. Our findings reinforce the adverse impacts of inequitable treatment on both men and women nursing students on learning, clinical performance, morale and ultimately on retention in the nursing workforce. Addressing gender stereotyping and discrimination in the undergraduate nursing program is an important step in promoting diversity and inclusivity in the nursing workforce.
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- Yenna Salamonson
- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
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- Centre for Healthcare Transformation, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Western Sydney University, Penrith, New South Wales, Australia
- School of Nursing, The Hongkong Polytechnic University, Hung Hom, Hongkong SAR, China
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- School of Nursing and Midwifery, Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, Institute for Health Transformation, Deakin University, Geelong, Victoria, Australia
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- Adelaide Nursing School, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
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Wu X, You X, Pu J, Li J, Wu W, Ma X, Long Q, Zhang Y, Zhao X, Guo Z, Cao X, Tu F, Zeng Y. Self-esteem and professional identity among male nurses and male nursing students: mediating roles of perceived prejudice and psychological distress. Front Psychol 2023; 14:1176970. [PMID: 37384191 PMCID: PMC10294685 DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1176970] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/26/2023] [Indexed: 06/30/2023] Open
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Introduction There are not enough nurses around the world, and there are even fewer male nurses. It has not been easy for men to become nurses because of stereotypes about the roles of men and women in the workplace, which lead to prejudice and discrimination. This study explored how the self-esteem of male nurses and male nursing students affects their professional identity in an environment where stereotypes and social prejudice exist. This study also examined the differences of relevant variables in different sociodemographic characteristics of the research subjects in a Chinese social context. Methods By purposive and snowball sampling, 464 male nurses and male nursing students were surveyed through questionnaires from November 2021 to January 2022. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0 and PROCESS Macro 3.3. Results Self-esteem could indirectly affect professional identity through perceived prejudice and psychological distress. Nonetheless, self-esteem still had a significant direct effect on professional identity. The total mediating effect accounted for 32.816% of the total effect, and the direct effect accounted for 67.184% of the total effect. Also of note was that 81.7% of participants reported experiencing psychological distress. Discussion To improve the professional identity of male nurses and male nursing students, nursing educators and administrators should do the following: protect and improve their self-esteem; take steps to reduce social prejudice against them; value their mental health and alleviate their psychological distress.
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- Xiaoqin Wu
- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Honghe Second People’s Hospital, Honghe, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Honghe Second People’s Hospital, Honghe, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Honghe Second People’s Hospital, Honghe, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, Honghe Second People’s Hospital, Honghe, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Kunming Medical University, Kunming, China
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Chen L, Chen X, Deng Z, Zhao J, Yang L, Zhang J, Peng J, Sun L, Qiu Y, Deng R, Zhang H. Work as a Frontline Volunteer During the COVID-19 Outbreak in Hubei, China: A Qualitative Inquiry of Male Nurses. J Nurs Res 2023:00134372-990000000-00065. [PMID: 37184527 DOI: 10.1097/jnr.0000000000000560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND During the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in 2019, an increased large number of male nurses volunteered for frontline assignment. Their excellent performance suggests that male nurses have several advantages over female nurses. However, research into the activities of Chinese male nurses engaged in frontline work during the COVID-19 pandemic remains limited. PURPOSE This study was designed to summarize the reflections of male nurses on their experiences while volunteering for frontline COVID-19 duty in Hubei, China. METHODS An interpretative qualitative descriptive study was conducted from May to July 2020 on male nurses who had volunteered for frontline COVID-19 duty in Hubei. Twelve male nurses were selected using a purposive sampling method. Data were collected using semistructured interviews, transcribed verbatim, and analyzed using thematic analysis. RESULTS Four main themes and 11 subthemes were identified, including (a) changing the way of thinking at work (four subthemes), (b) clarity regarding career development (three subthemes), (c) change in life philosophy (two subthemes), and (d) personal growth (two subthemes). CONCLUSIONS The experience of volunteering during the COVID-19 public health emergency influenced the male nurses positively in terms of improved organizational, management, and decision-making skills as well as improved performance. The beneficial attributes of male nurses should be taken into consideration when developing management policies related to nursing personnel.
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- Liuliu Chen
- MSN, RN, Lecturer, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zhuhai College of Science and Technology, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Emergency Department, Chongqing University Fuling Hospital, Fuling, Chongqing Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Emergency Department, Chongqing University Fuling Hospital, Fuling, Chongqing Province, China
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- MS, MD, Orthopedics Department, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Emergency Department, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zunyi, Guizhou Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Head Nurse, Nursing Department, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Head Nurse, Neurology Department, Xiangyang No. 1 People's Hospital, Hubei University of Medicine, Xiangyang, Hubei Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Aging Department, The First Affiliate Hospital, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou Province, China
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- MSN, RN, Head Nurse, Nursing Department, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical University, Zhuhai, Guangdong Province, China
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