The Adaptation Process of Male Students in Colleges of Nursing

남학생의 간호학과 적응과정

  • 박영례 (목포가톨릭대학교 간호학과)
  • Received : 2009.08.12
  • Accepted : 2009.11.16
  • Published : 2009.11.30

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the adaptation process of male students in colleges of nursing. Method: The data were collected by individual in-depth interview with 12 male students in their final year of nursing and were analyzed using grounded theory methodology. Results: Male nursing students were experienced a process of 'Come into the world again through overcoming gender differences'. 'The adaptation process advanced in 4 stages, 'introduction period' 'shaking period' 'meditation period' and 'adjustment period' Conclusion: Specific strategies should be developed to aid the adaptation of male students in colleges of nursing.

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