Bridging the Gap: A Phenomenological Study of Transfer Students' Journey into Professional Nursing.

Background/Objectives: South Korea has expanded nursing transfer programs to address its ongoing nursing shortage, but research on transfer students' experiences remains scarce, and studies on academic persistence and attrition remain limited. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of nur...

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Publicado en:Nursing Reports Vol. 15; no. 2; pp. 72 - 83
Autores principales: Oh, Seungeun, Lee, Kyunghwa, Mok, Hyungkyun, Jo, Kyuhee
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: MDPI Feb2025
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          Oh, Seungeun
          Lee, Kyunghwa
          Mok, Hyungkyun
          Jo, Kyuhee
        affil: Department of Nursing, Seoul Women's College of Nursing, 38, Ganhodae-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul 03617, Republic of Korea
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          Nursing as a Profession
          Transfer (Psychology)
          Students, Nursing, Baccalaureate
          Student Attitudes
          Schools, Nursing
          Education, Nursing
          Professional Identity
          Human
          Phenomenological Research
          Nursing Shortage
          Student Dropouts
          Thematic Analysis
          South Korea
          Urban Areas
          Semi-Structured Interview
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          Female
          Adult
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          Adult: 19-44 years
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      ab: Background/Objectives: South Korea has expanded nursing transfer programs to address its ongoing nursing shortage, but research on transfer students' experiences remains scarce, and studies on academic persistence and attrition remain limited. This study aimed to explore the lived experiences of nursing transfer students during their first year in nursing school and to emphasize the need for a targeted support system within nursing programs. Methods: in-depth interviews with 15 nursing transfer students were analyzed using Colaizzi's method to identify key adaptation challenges and coping strategies. Results: Four key themes emerged: (1) second-chance pursuit under anxiety, (2) navigating ambiguous uncertainty, (3) standing alienated at the community periphery, and (4) reshaping: embracing professional identification. The themes explain transfer students' challenges when adapting to nursing education. Conclusions: This study provides valuable insights into the unique experience of nursing transfer students. The findings highlight the importance of structured support systems, mentorship, academic advice, and personalized learning pathways to facilitate a positive transition.
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