Exploring the Contextual Factors Surrounding the Recruitment and Retention of Men in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program.

Men continue to be significantly underrepresented within the nursing profession, making up less than 10% of the Canadian nursing workforce. While studies have explored the challenges faced by men in nursing, fewer studies have explored the recruitment and retention barriers experienced by male nursing students. The purpose of this study was to explore the recruitment and retention of male nursing students currently enrolled in an undergraduate baccalaureate nursing program. Snowball sampling was used to recruit male nursing students (n = 17) to participate in focus groups where they shared what factors affected their decision to enter a nursing program and what experiences contributed to their decision to remain in the nursing program. The results of this research can contribute to the development of strategies to recruit and retain men in nursing and ultimately have the effect of diversifying the nursing profession.

Retour au travail de patients atteints de cancer.

BUT: Cette étude s'est intéressée à l'expérience de survivants du cancer qui sont demeurés sur le marché du travail pendant leurs traitements ou y sont retournés après. MÉTHODOLOGIE: À l'aide d'un devis exploratoire qualitatif, huit entrevues individuelles ont été réalisées auprès de patients traités pour différents cancers qui occupaient tous un emploi avant de recevoir le diagnostic. RÉSULTATS: Les participants ont exprimé que le travail leur procurait un sentiment de normalité et d'identité personnelle, qu'il leur donnait un objectif. Sauf pour une participante, tous ont formulé les avantages de fréquenter un milieu de travail compréhensif. Plusieurs participants ont admis avoir vécu un stress financier, ignorant où trouver de l'aide financière. CONCLUSION: D'autres recherches sont nécessaires afin de mieux explorer comment l'équipe soignante et l'employeur peuvent promouvoir des milieux de travail favorables et faciliter l'accès des personnes cancéreuses aux ressources financières.

Experiences of cancer patients' return to work.

PURPOSE: This study explored the experiences of cancer survivors remaining in the workforce, or transitioning back into the workforce following treatment. METHODS: Using an exploratory qualitative design, eight individual interviews were conducted with participants undergoing treatment for various cancer diagnoses, all of whom were employed prior to their cancer diagnosis. FINDINGS: Participants revealed that work provided them with a sense of normalcy, purpose, and personal identity. All but one participant voiced the benefits of having a supportive work environment. Many also shared they had experienced financial burden and were unaware of where to seek financial assistance. CONCLUSION: Future research needs to further explore how the healthcare team and employer can promote supportive work environments and increase cancer survivors' awareness and access to financial resources.