Experiences of Hospital Pre-Employment among Senior Nursing Students

Abstract

The objective of this phenomenological study was to explore senior nursing students' experiences with the process of getting a job. Methods: Twenty-one nursing students participated in the study. The data were collected from May 2018 to October 2018 using focus group interviews and later analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Results: In our study, four categories, 11 theme clusters, and 32 themes were identified. The four categories were change in becoming a senior, losing strength in own heart, slightly recovering strength, and expectations and wishes from others. Conclusion: This study is meaningful because it provides basic data for multidisciplinary alternatives and the evolution of present senior nursing students to reduce job stress by understanding personal, relational, and social experiences in preparation for employment.

Suicidal ideation and suicide attempts among university students in South Korea during the COVID-19 pandemic: the application of interpersonal-psychological theory and early maladaptive schema

“…Moreover, suicidal ideation increased significantly until the third grade but decreased slightly in the fourth grade. This seems to be consistent with Hong & Lee (2020) qualitative study results; although South Korean nursing students are under a significant amount of pressure to find employment as they get closer to their graduation, they learn to cope with stress while maturing through various experiences during the fourth year.…”