What is it about?
"Why Indonesian Students Choose Nursing: Insights for Retention" We studied why Indonesian students choose nursing. We found five main reasons: helping family and others, inspiration from nurses, improving nursing's image, family influence, and opportunities abroad. Understanding these can help keep more students in the nursing profession.
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Why is it important?
Our study on why Indonesian students choose nursing is unique because it sheds light on the motivations behind career choices in a critical healthcare field. This research is timely as it addresses the challenges of nursing job placement and retention in Indonesia's healthcare system. By understanding these motivations, we can develop better strategies to attract and keep nursing students in the profession, which is vital for healthcare delivery. This work offers valuable insights for educators, policymakers, and healthcare stakeholders, making it relevant and impactful in addressing a pressing issue.
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This publication emphasizes the importance of understanding why Indonesian students choose nursing. It offers crucial insights to attract and retain nursing students, addressing the challenge of nursing job placement in Indonesia. The diverse motivations uncovered, from altruism to career opportunities, provide a valuable foundation for effective strategies by educators and policymakers. This study's broader significance lies in its potential applicability to healthcare systems globally, especially in times of strain, to strengthen the nursing workforce and improve healthcare delivery.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: Indonesian Students' Reasons for Choosing to Study Nursing: A Phenomenological Study, Africa Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, April 2019, UNISA Press,
DOI: 10.25159/2520-5293/4156.
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