J Korean Acad Nurs Adm.  2023 Jan;29(1):32-44. 10.11111/jkana.2023.29.1.32.

The Experiences of Overcoming Turnover Intention among Experienced Nurses

• Kwon MJ
• Sung KM

• KMID: 2540633
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.11111/jkana.2023.29.1.32

Abstract

Purpose
The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences through which nurses overcame turnover intention when first joining the field.
Methods
Study subjects included 10 nurses, each of whom had four to six years of work experience at a general hospital. The experiences of overcoming turnover intentions were analyzed from the perspectives of beginner and experienced nurses, using qualitative contents analysis as a method of deduction.
Results
The subjects’ turnover intention was low, with an average score of 2.25±0.35. Five themes and 15 sub-themes were extracted from their experiences. The five themes included: “gaining an understanding of the nursing scene”, “experiencing a support system”, “being satisfied with my job”, “developing into a skilled nurse”, and “overcoming and growing”.
Conclusion
Subjects maintained low levels of turnover intention, and they were able handle difficulty and grow into their careers as nurses. These findings may inform the development of programs to overcome turnover intention, specifically in terms of factors affecting norvice nurses’ positive achievement factor.

Keyword

Nurses; Personnel turnover; Intention; Personal narrative