A qualitative study on the training experience of tumor specialized nurses in Zhejiang / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To describe the true feelings and needs in oncology professional nurses training, so as to provide evidences for improving training content and patterns, orientating the career development. Methods Phenomenological methodology of qualitative study was adopted in this research. In-depth interview were conducted on 1-5 session specialized nurse in Zhejiang tumor base. Data was analyzed by Colaizzi analysis. Results Oncology professional nurses teaching effect was good, there were quite abundant harvest. Nurses′ professional attitudes were positive. Their training pressure was bigger, but there were good external support ways to cope. They had increased theory class time, improve the effect of theory course, refine the training content, and strengthening clinical practice teaching needs. Conclusions The training of tumor specialized nurse has certain necessity, and the nurses′ability has great advanced. Respondents were optimistic to the career prospects. However, the training patterns and content should be continuously perfected and updated, in order to improve the training effect.