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Nursing Care Experience of Korean Nurses Dispatched to West Germany

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  • Eun, Young (College of Nursing.Institute of Health Sciences, Gyeongsang National University)
  • 은영 (경상대학교 간호대학.건강과학연구원)
  • Received : 2017.06.14
  • Accepted : 2017.08.02
  • Published : 2017.08.31
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Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to understand the nursing care experience of Korean nurses dispatched to West Germany during 1960~1970s. Methods: Qualitative research using thematic analysis was done. The participants were 13 people who were 60~70 years old. The data were collected by in-depth and focus group interviews from January to June 2016. Results: The nursing experience of Korean nurses dispatched to west Germany were composed of 197 initial codes, 15 sub themes, 4 themes including "Challenging the possibilities", "Wandering in the sea without preparation", "Distinguishing between difference and discrimination", and "Balancing oneself in two chairs". Conclusion: In order for nurses to successfully move to another country, it is needed to educate the language and inform the nursing system and preliminary education on specific nursing activities.

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