J Korean Acad Nurs.  2008 Apr;38(2):310-320. 10.4040/jkan.2008.38.2.310.

A Study on the Experiences of Nurse Coroners

• Han JS
• Park IS

• KMID: 820084
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.4040/jkan.2008.38.2.310

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe the essential structure of the postmortem- examination experiences of nurse career coroners (forensic investigators), to have a profound understanding of their experiences, and ultimately to lay the foundation for nurses' entry into the field of forensic nursing. METHODS: The subjects in this study were six coroners. After an in-depth interview from January to June 2007, the collected data were analyzed by Colaizzi as qualitative research. RESULTS: Four categories emerged from seven theme clusters. The four categories were: attracted by being dubbed a stabilized public official, a sense of achievement due to having clarified false death, self-confidence after distinguishing the victim and the wrongdoer, eternal developmental potential is seen. CONCLUSION: It is expected that this study will provide useful information for nurses who are interested in becoming coroners. It will be helpful for career nurses to extend their nursing science into emerging fields like coroners and select a follow-up career.

Keyword

Nurses; Experience; Coroners; Qualitative research

MeSH Terms

Adult
Attitude of Health Personnel
Coroners and Medical Examiners/*psychology
Family Relations
Humans
Interviews as Topic
Job Satisfaction
Nurses/*psychology
Qualitative Research
Social Perception

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