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- Title
The Progression and Future of Nursing in Singapore: A Descriptive Qualitative Study.
- Authors
Shorey, Shefaly; Goh, Mien Li; Ang, Shin Yuh; Ang, Lina; Devi, M Kamala; Ang, Emily
- Abstract
Introduction: Nursing professionalism and nursing identity are important for retention of nurses. Despite of much attention on nurses in Singapore, there is still a shortage of nurses. This study aims to understand the perceptions of the progression and future of the nursing profession in Singapore. Methodology: A descriptive qualitative study design was used. The participants were 20 nurse educators, clinical nurses, and student nurses. Data were collected through focus group and online interviews and analyzed thematically. Results: Nurses felt a need to bridge the theory–practice gap and various factors to the underlying cause of the shortage of nurses were highlighted. Nurses shared their desires to see greater autonomy among nurses and a greater focus on community nursing in the future. Discussion: Collaboration between nurse academics and clinical nurses may bridge the theory–practice gap. To reduce the issue of the shortage of nurses, efforts to promote nursing professionalism are required.
- Subjects
SINGAPORE; AUTONOMY (Psychology); BULLYING; CURRICULUM; FOCUS groups; HOPE; INTERDISCIPLINARY education; INTERNET; INTERPROFESSIONAL relations; INTERVIEWING; JOB satisfaction; LEADERSHIP; RESEARCH methodology; NURSES' attitudes; NURSE supply &; demand; NURSING practice; NURSING career counseling; NURSING students; TECHNOLOGY; EMAIL; QUALITATIVE research; JUDGMENT sampling; PROFESSIONALISM; THEMATIC analysis
- Publication
Journal of Transcultural Nursing, 2019, Vol 30, Issue 5, p512
- ISSN
1043-6596
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1177/1043659618823909