Qualitative research on professional attitudes of new entry nurses with master degree in level three class A hospitals

Objective To explore the professional attitudes of new entry nurses with master degree, and to provide evidence for the career development of this group of nurses. Methods By adopting the phenomenology research method of qualitative research, 8 new entry postgraduates nurses was conducted the in-depth interviews. Data were analyzed by using category analysis. Results Three themes were extracted, namely professional identity, working pressure and seeking professional development. Conclusions The new entry postgraduate nurses hope to show their value, so managers should strengthen their management and promote the recognition of their own value. At the same time, managers can provide emotional support and create a good environment for them, in order to facilitate their development quickly and confront work with positive attitudes. Key words: Nurses; Qualitative research; Master degree; Professional attitude; New entry