The Experience of Non-Full-Time Nursing Graduate Students in China: A Qualitative Study

Na Ou; Sanyang Qi; Minmin Hu; Jimei Hu; Sanyuan Tang

doi:10.62051/ijphmr.v1n3.14

Authors

Na Ou
Sanyang Qi
Minmin Hu
Jimei Hu
Sanyuan Tang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62051/ijphmr.v1n3.14

Keywords:

Nursing graduate student, Study experience, Qualitative research

Abstract

To address the disconnection between the educational structure of nursing teams and the rapid development of China's medical and health industry, there is a shortage of highly educated nursing personnel. In 2016, Chinese universities introduced a new training model for nursing graduate students: non-full-time nursing graduate students. Due to its late development, this model needs continuous improvement. Understanding the training experience of non-full-time nursing graduate students is crucial for refining the training model. This study explores the experiences of non-full-time nursing graduate students and provides a basis for improving their training in China. Semi-structured qualitative interviews were conducted with 20 non-full-time nursing graduate students. Data were collated and analyzed using Colaizzi's method. The analysis identified five themes related to the study experiences of non-full-time nursing graduate students: (1) maladaptation to diversified roles; (2) weak scientific research foundation; (3) lack of high-level guidance in clinical practice; (4) concern about social recognition; and (5) lack of educational and training resources. Competent government and training units should fully understand the experiences of non-full-time nursing graduate students and improve their training model from the students' perspective to promote the development of high-quality nursing talents. This will ultimately benefit employers, training units, individuals, and patients.

References

education: The time is now. J Prof Nurs 37, 86-92.

Fagan, A., Lea, J., Parker, V., 2021. Conflict, confusion and inconsistencies: Pre-registration nursing students' perceptions and experiences of speaking up for patient safety. Nurs Inq 28, e12381.

Fu, X., You, L., Liu, X., Zheng, J., Gubrud-Howe, P., Liu, J., Li, M., Wan, L., 2022. Developing trends of initial nursing education in China from 2006 to 2017: A descriptive analysis based on national-level data. Nurse Educ Today 110, 105271.

Gao, L.L., Chan, S.W., Cheng, B.S., 2012. The past, present and future of nursing education in the People's Republic of China: a discussion paper. J Adv Nurs 68, 1429-1438.

Goldsberry, J.W., 2018. Advanced practice nurses leading the way: Interprofessional collaboration. Nurse Educ Today 65, 1-3.

Hsu, Y.Y., Shu, B.C., 2021. [Cross-Disciplinary Research in Nursing: Competency and Practice]. Hu Li Za Zhi 68, 90-96.

Huang, Z., Liu, Y., Lei, Y., Wei, Y., Chen, X., Lan, Y., 2023. Scientific research ability of specialist nurses in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, China: A cross-sectional study. Nurs Open 10, 6258-6267.

Lam, S.F., Jimerson, S., Wong, B.P.H., Kikas, E., Shin, H., Veiga, F.H., Hatzichristou, C., Polychroni, F., Cefai, C., Negovan, V., Stanculescu, E., Yang, H., Liu, Y., Basnett, J., Duck, R., Farrell, P., Nelson, B., Zollneritsch, J., 2014. Understanding and measuring student engagement in school: the results of an international study from 12 countries. Sch Psychol Q 29, 213-232.

Liu, H.Y., 2021. Effect of interdisciplinary teaching on collaborative interactions among nursing student teams in Taiwan: A quasi-experimental study. Nurse Educ Today 106, 105083.

Ma, W., Dai, Z., Liang, T., Zhang, H., Liu, Y., 2023. The transition issue among new nurses in China: A mediation model analysis. Int Nurs Rev.

Merighi, M.A., Jesus, M.C., Domingos, S.R., Oliveira, D.M., Baptista, P.C., 2011. Being a nursing teacher, woman and mother: showing the experience in the light of social phenomenology. Rev Lat Am Enfermagem 19, 164-170.

Morse, J.M., 2015. "Data were saturated...". Qual Health Res 25, 587-588.

Okada, N., Yabase, K., Kobayashi, T., Okamura, H., 2019. Do multiple personal roles promote working energetically in female nurses? A cross-sectional study of relevant factors promoting work engagement in female nurses. Environ Health Prev Med 24, 56.

Qin, X., Huang, Y.N., Hu, Z., Chen, K., Li, L., Wang, R.S., Wang, B.L., 2023. Human resource management research in healthcare: a big data bibliometric study. Hum Resour Health 21, 94.

Shi, X., Yao, X., Liang, J., Gan, S., Li, Z., 2022. China's cultivation of master nursing specialist: A qualitative content analysis of the stakeholders. Nurse Educ Pract 63, 103359.

Sun, Y., Huang, T., Xu, Y., Zhu, X., 2023. The role practice approach for exercise and enhancement of nursing research capacity: A qualitative study. Nurse Educ Today 130, 105926.

Tong, A., Sainsbury, P., Craig, J., 2007. Consolidated criteria for reporting qualitative research (COREQ): a 32-item checklist for interviews and focus groups. Int J Qual Health Care 19, 349-357.

Vasileiou, K., Barnett, J., Thorpe, S., Young, T., 2018. Characterising and justifying sample size sufficiency in interview-based studies: systematic analysis of qualitative health research over a 15-year period. BMC Med Res Methodol 18, 148.

Wang, J., Guo, R., Liu, M., Zhang, X., Ren, L., Sun, M., Tang, S., 2018. Career Decision-Making Self-Efficacy and Professional Commitment Among Master Nursing Students. West J Nurs Res 40, 327-345.

Wang, M., Wang, Y., Fang, M., Zhang, S., Li, Y., Cao, D., Jin, Y., 2023a. Style and influencing factors of tutors-postgraduates' interactions in Chinese medical colleges: a cross-sectional survey in Heilongjiang Province. BMC Med Educ 23, 305.

Wang, P., Li, Y.R., Ge, H., Liu, J.Y., Li, S.W., 2023b. Experience in developing innovative practical ability for Master of Nursing Specialist degree program in China: A qualitative descriptive study of postgraduates. Nurse Educ Today 126, 105811.

Wong, F.K., Zhao, Y., 2012. Nursing education in China: past, present and future. J Nurs Manag 20, 38-44.

Wu, X., Wu, X., Gao, Y., Wang, L., Jin, J., Li, Y., Cheng, S., Wen, X., Wang, A., Li, Q., Shang, S., 2019. Research-training needs of clinical nurses: A nationwide study among tertiary hospitals in China. Int J Nurs Sci 6, 300-308.

Xiao, Y., Wu, X.H., Huang, Y.H., Zhu, S.Y., 2022. Cultivation of compound ability of postgraduates with medical professional degree: the importance of double tutor system. Postgrad Med J 98, 655-657.

Xing, L., Lu, Y., Shi, Z., Liu, W., Zhang, H., 2023. Moderating effect of organizational climate on the relationship between research motivation and learning engagement among nurses taking part-time master's program: A cross-sectional study. Nurse Educ Pract 68, 103604.

You Liming, F.X., Liu Jiali, LIU Ke, 2023. Current status, existing problems and development suggestions for the part-time master of nursing(professional degree) educational programs in China. Chinese Journal of Nursing Education 09, 1029-1033. (in Chinese).

You, L.M., Ke, Y.Y., Zheng, J., Wan, L.H., 2015. The development and issues of nursing education in China: a national data analysis. Nurse Educ Today 35, 310-314.

Yuhuan, Z., Pengyue, Z., Dong, C., Qichao, N., Dong, P., Anqi, S., Hongbo, J., Zhixin, D., 2022. The association between academic stress, social support, and self-regulatory fatigue among nursing students: a cross-sectional study based on a structural equation modelling approach. BMC Med Educ 22, 789.

Zhang, H., Luo, D., Lu, Y., Zhu, H., Zhang, G., Li, M., 2021. Growth and challenges of China's nursing workforce from 1998 to 2018: A retrospective data analysis. Int J Nurs Stud 124, 104084.

Zhang, J.H., Pang, S.Q., Ge, L., Wang, G.M., Luo, Z.T., Hong, X.P., Li, X.Y., 2022. Research ability and research motivation of postgraduate nursing students in traditional Chinese medicine colleges. Nurs Open 9, 408-417.

Zhang, W.Q., Tang, W., Hu, F.H., Jia, Y.J., Ge, M.W., Zhao, D.Y., Shen, W.Q., Zha, M.L., Chen, H.L., 2023. Impact of the National Nursing Development Plan on nursing human resources in China: An interrupted time series analysis for 1978-2021. Int J Nurs Stud 148, 104612.

Zhou, Y., Li, Z., Li, Y., 2021. Interdisciplinary collaboration between nursing and engineering in health care: A scoping review. Int J Nurs Stud 117, 103900.