Acquisition Process of the Motivation to Remain in Nursing among New Graduate Nurses

Abstract

Aim: e aim of this study was reveal acquisition process of the motivation for job continuation in new graduate nurse.Method: Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 6 new graduate nurses. Data were analyzed using e Modi ed Grounded eory Approach. Results: New graduate nurses were familiar with nursing techniques and had adapted to working arrangements. In addition, they felt capable based on evaluations made by senior nurses and patients and on changes in their perception of patients. e graduate nurses had already entered a phase of self-realization and started the process of becoming an ideal nurse. To reduce stress, they reminded themselves of their reasons for choosing nursing, changed the pace of their work, and reminded themselves to accept the normal challenges of the job. Colleagues and friends supported the new graduate nurses in going through the process of evaluating their jobs, and the graduates also rebuilt their motivation through discovering the professional advantages that nursing o ers.Conclusion: ese results of the study suggest that, to facilitate the acquisition process of the motivation for job continuation required to remain in nursing, new graduate nurses need to smoothly establish a foundation for their role as a nurse and to view nursing as an occupation. 6

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