J Korean Acad Fundam Nurs.  2009 Nov;16(4):449-458.

The Adaptation Process of Male Students in Colleges of Nursing

• Park YR

Abstract

PURPOSE
The purpose of this study was to understand the adaptation process of male students in colleges of nursing. METHOD: The data were collected by individual in-depth interview with 12 male students in their final year of nursing and were analyzed using grounded theory methodology.
RESULTS
Male nursing students were experienced a process of 'Come into the world again through overcoming gender differences'. The adaptation process advanced in 4 stages, 'introduction period', 'shaking period', 'meditation period', and 'adjustment period'.
CONCLUSION
Specific strategies should be developed to aid the adaptation of male students in colleges of nursing.

Keyword

Male; Nursing; Students; Adaptation

MeSH Terms

Humans
Male
Students, Nursing