J Korean Acad Soc Nurs Educ.  2014 Nov;20(4):523-533. 10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.523.

Inter-generation Occupational Mobility Experience of Nurses: Focus on Mother's Experience

• Kim JH
• Nam ES
• Kil MS
• Yoon SJ
• Soun EJ
• Park EY

• KMID: 2327533
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.5977/jkasne.2014.20.4.523

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study is to analyze how the experiences of nurses influence their role model function when they are mothers of children who in turn have become nurses or nursing students. METHOD: The subjects of this study were 12 nurses, 8 of their children who became nurses and another 4 children then in training to become one. Data were collected through in-depth personal interviews and subsequently analyzed through a phenomenological approach.
RESULTS
Four main themes were identified as follows; 'Persuasion and dissuasion,' 'Proud but still pathetic,' 'As mom and senior nurse' and 'Great to pass it down.'
CONCLUSION
The results of this study show that the nurse as mother could be a positive professional role model for her children. However, they tended to stress the arduous clinical routines and poor work conditions nurses currently experience. Should such routines and conditions improve, mothers who are nurses would be more willing to recommend the nursing profession to their children. Improving the professional environment is thus important because inter-generation nursing mobility provides a reliable resource to recruit qualified and dedicated nursing personnel.

Keyword

Qualitative research; Nurse; Intergenerational relations; Career Mobility

MeSH Terms

Career Mobility
Child
Humans
Intergenerational Relations
Mothers
Nursing
Professional Role
Qualitative Research
Students, Nursing