J Korean Acad Nurs.  2008 Aug;38(4):561-572. 10.4040/jkan.2008.38.4.561.

A Phenomenological Study on the Experience of Hurt and Forgiveness of Clinical Nurses in Korea after Loss of Employment

• Jo KH
• Sung KW
• Kim YK

• KMID: 820110
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2008.38.4.561

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to understand and analyze the experience of hurt and forgiveness of clinical nurses in Korea. METHODS: A phenomenological research method guided data collection and analysis. The subjects were a total of 5 nurses who had experienced hurt and forgiveness. Data was collected through individual in-depth interviews. All interviews were audio taped and transcribed verbatim. Coding was used to establish different concepts and categories. RESULTS: The following three common constituents have been found as a retrospective focus based on the primary hurt related to the clinical situation; recognizing their personal values, obtaining their view about forgiveness, as well as their view of self. CONCLUSION: The results of this study may contribute to health professionals working in various clinical settings to understand Korean nurses with hurt and forgiveness experiences.

Keyword

Nurse; Qualitative research

MeSH Terms

Adult
Communication
*Employment
Female
Humans
Interpersonal Relations
Interviews as Topic
Korea
Nursing Staff, Hospital/*psychology
Personnel Management
Tape Recording

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