Zhou Yitao, Weng Lingyan, Wang Menglu, Huang Ganying
School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
Department of Emergency Intensive Care Unit, The First Affiliated Hospital, Ningbo University, Ningbo City, China.
Heliyon. 2024 May 10;10(10):e31075. doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31075. eCollection 2024 May 30.
Nursing has traditionally been a predominantly female profession; however, there has been a gradual increase in the proportion of male nursing students in recent years. Male nursing students may encounter distinct challenges within clinical settings, potentially impacting their physical and mental well-being.
This study aims to explore the clinical internship experiences of male nursing students and provide them with adequate support for their successful adaptation to clinical roles.
This study used a descriptive design and qualitative approach. The participants were enrolled using a convenience sampling method. Data were collected using individual face-to-face semi-structured interviews.
Male nursing students' experiences of their clinical internships were described through the following themes: (1) dynamics of working as a nurse, (2) not just a male nursing student, (3) gender-based stereotypes, (4) balance between forte and failing, (5) difficulties and challenges when working in hospitals, and (6) lessons learned and knowledge needs.
Our research findings have significantly enhanced our comprehension of male nursing students' experiences and offered valuable recommendations for both nursing education and clinical practice. Simultaneously, these results provide essential information support for nursing educators and hospital administrators.
护理传统上一直是一个以女性为主的职业；然而，近年来男护生的比例逐渐增加。男护生在临床环境中可能会遇到独特的挑战，这可能会影响他们的身心健康。
本研究旨在探索男护生的临床实习经历，并为他们成功适应临床角色提供充分支持。
本研究采用描述性设计和定性方法。参与者采用便利抽样法招募。数据通过个人面对面半结构化访谈收集。
男护生临床实习经历通过以下主题进行描述：（1）护士工作动态，（2）不仅仅是男护生，（3）基于性别的刻板印象，（4）优势与不足的平衡，（5）在医院工作时的困难和挑战，以及（6）经验教训和知识需求。
我们的研究结果显著增强了我们对男护生经历的理解，并为护理教育和临床实践提供了有价值的建议。同时，这些结果为护理教育工作者和医院管理人员提供了重要的信息支持。
