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http://dx.doi.org/10.14370/jewnr.2013.19.2.138

Phenomenological Approach on Self-Esteem of Clinical Nurses  

Kim, Mi Jeong (Department of Nursing, Kyungbuk College)
Kim, Seungju (Department of Nursing, Kyungbuk College)
Kim, Kwuybun (College of Nursing Science, Kyung Hee University)
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Journal of East-West Nursing Research / v.19, no.2, 2013 , pp. 138-149 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to understand experience of self-esteem by exploring and describing the clinical nurses' lived experiences. Methods: The qualitative research method of phenomenology was utilized in this study. In-depth personal interviews of 8 clinical nurses with more than three years of experience in the clinical setting were conducted using a records from October, 2012 to March, 2013. Results: Content analysis was done using the Colaizzi' phenomenological method. The results based on the data analysis, 19 descriptive statements and 7 themes were confirmed. The 7 themes were as followed; 'recognition of nurse's role', 'recognition of nursing as a profession', 'secure jobs', 'close relationship with the clients', 'sense of existence perceived by others', 'considerations between coworkers', and 'opportunity for self-improvement. Conclusion: This study may be helpful to understand the experience of self-esteem. The results can be used to develop the effective interventions for the improvement of nurse's self-esteem.
Keywords
Self-esteem; Clinical Nurses; Phenomenological method;
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