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간호행위를 거부당한 남자간호사의 경험

Male Nurses' Experiences of Being Rejected in Nursing Practice

  • 최경혜 (경인여자대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 김현주 (우송정보대학 간호과) ;
  • 김주현 (강원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 남은숙 (강원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 현혜진 (강원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 강현욱 (강원대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 윤성자 (경동대학교 간호학과) ;
  • 손현정 (강원대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 김현정 (강원대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 황아름 (강원대학교 간호학과 대학원) ;
  • 김원희 (강원대학교 간호학과 대학원)
  • 투고 : 2017.09.20
  • 심사 : 2018.01.15
  • 발행 : 2018.02.28

초록

Purpose: The purpose of this study is to examine and share experiences of male nurses who have been rejected during their nursing practice by their patients. Methods: The participants were 12 male nurses who have worked in several hospitals. Data were collected through personalized in-depth interviews. Collected data were analyzed with the content analysis method. Results: The results can be categorized into three main themes. 1. Rejection based on gender stereotypes of nurses' roles. 2. Nurses' reactions when nursing was rejected 3. Reestablishing the role as a nurse. The results of this study showed that male nurses were struggling to maintain their own positions as professional nurses. They were refused by their patients and they experienced a lack of skill and knowledge in nursing practice. They were harmed physically and psychologically from being turned down, and sometimes they had serious conflicts with female nurses. Meanwhile, the male nurses tried to be faithful to their role as professional nurses. Conclusion: The results of this study show the following findings. 1. The male nurses' experiences where mostly ones of understanding and cooperation with patients' caregivers. 2. The need for public relations advertising and systematic support from the media. 3. The need for improving gender equality for nurses. 4. Strengthening male nursing students' endeavors for sound nursing professionalism.

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