@article{10.11648/j.sjph.20221006.11,
  author = {Jingjing Xing and Yunxian Zhou},
  title = {Resignation Experiences of Working as Chinese New Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals: A Qualitative Study},
  journal = {Science Journal of Public Health},
  volume = {10},
  number = {6},
  pages = {242-248},
  doi = {10.11648/j.sjph.20221006.11},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjph.20221006.11},
  eprint = {https://article.sciencepublishinggroup.com/pdf/10.11648.j.sjph.20221006.11},
  abstract = {To summarize the benefits of new nurses after resignation, and explore how to manage the resignation of new nurses, so as to stabilize the new nurses. Using a descriptive qualitative research design, a purposive sampling approach was implemented to recruit new nurses who had departed from their nursing jobs within 1 year from tertiary hospitals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used to collect data regarding resignation experiences. The interview records were transcribed, and data were analyzed using conventional content analysis methods. Themes were refined and summarized. In total, nine female and seven male were interviewed. Analysis resulted in the identification of two themes: Process of resignation, and reflection after resignation. The path to resignation included three sub-themes: struggle before resignation (e.g. distress in the decision to resign and striving for family support), emotional injury during resignation (e.g. insincere retention and complicated resignation procedures) and confusion after resignation (e.g. not knowing what to do, take one step at a time). Reflection after resignation involved three sub-themes: the outside world is wonderful and helpless (e.g. Satisfied job is not easy to find, a sharp decline in income is difficult to maintain life), remembering good aspects of past nursing work (e.g. appreciating the nature of nursing work and appreciating the remuneration of nursing work) and thoroughly considering a decision to resign (e.g. examination of the work itself, changing oneself). New nurses have a distinctly modern profile, and attach importance to their inner emotions, personal pursuits, they are likely to resignation to solve problem. But these nurses are often indecisive regarding the decision to leave and experience emotional injury because not sincerely engaged and encounter complicated resignation procedures. After resignation, these new nurses consider the nursing profession more objectively and acknowledge its importance. In the era of social media, the resignation of new nurses is a powerful action. Careful consideration is needed regarding the resignation management of new nurses to eliminate the negative effects, and explore how to help them get through the difficult period, enhance the new nurses' sense of gain, avoid unnecessary turnover is worth managers think deeply.},
 year = {2022}
}

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TY  - JOUR
T1  - Resignation Experiences of Working as Chinese New Nurses in Tertiary Hospitals: A Qualitative Study
AU  - Jingjing Xing
AU  - Yunxian Zhou
Y1  - 2022/11/11
PY  - 2022
N1  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjph.20221006.11
DO  - 10.11648/j.sjph.20221006.11
T2  - Science Journal of Public Health
JF  - Science Journal of Public Health
JO  - Science Journal of Public Health
SP  - 242
EP  - 248
PB  - Science Publishing Group
SN  - 2328-7950
UR  - https://doi.org/10.11648/j.sjph.20221006.11
AB  - To summarize the benefits of new nurses after resignation, and explore how to manage the resignation of new nurses, so as to stabilize the new nurses. Using a descriptive qualitative research design, a purposive sampling approach was implemented to recruit new nurses who had departed from their nursing jobs within 1 year from tertiary hospitals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. Face-to-face semi-structured interviews were used to collect data regarding resignation experiences. The interview records were transcribed, and data were analyzed using conventional content analysis methods. Themes were refined and summarized. In total, nine female and seven male were interviewed. Analysis resulted in the identification of two themes: Process of resignation, and reflection after resignation. The path to resignation included three sub-themes: struggle before resignation (e.g. distress in the decision to resign and striving for family support), emotional injury during resignation (e.g. insincere retention and complicated resignation procedures) and confusion after resignation (e.g. not knowing what to do, take one step at a time). Reflection after resignation involved three sub-themes: the outside world is wonderful and helpless (e.g. Satisfied job is not easy to find, a sharp decline in income is difficult to maintain life), remembering good aspects of past nursing work (e.g. appreciating the nature of nursing work and appreciating the remuneration of nursing work) and thoroughly considering a decision to resign (e.g. examination of the work itself, changing oneself). New nurses have a distinctly modern profile, and attach importance to their inner emotions, personal pursuits, they are likely to resignation to solve problem. But these nurses are often indecisive regarding the decision to leave and experience emotional injury because not sincerely engaged and encounter complicated resignation procedures. After resignation, these new nurses consider the nursing profession more objectively and acknowledge its importance. In the era of social media, the resignation of new nurses is a powerful action. Careful consideration is needed regarding the resignation management of new nurses to eliminate the negative effects, and explore how to help them get through the difficult period, enhance the new nurses' sense of gain, avoid unnecessary turnover is worth managers think deeply.
VL  - 10
IS  - 6
ER  - 

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