Content Analysis on Motivation and Barriers Preparing for the NCLEX-RN in Korean Nurses.
- Author:
Hee Sun KANG
1
;
Mia SEO
;
Han Ju LEE
Author Information
1. Seoul Women's College of Nursing. goodcare@hanafos.com
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Nurses;
Motivation;
Barrier;
Licensure
- MeSH:
Brain;
Education;
Fatigue;
Korea;
Licensure;
Motivation*;
Questionnaires
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Fundamental Nursing
2003;10(3):292-299
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to describe motivational factors and barriers which nurses experience while preparing for the NCLEX-RN Exam. METHOD: Data was collected from July 5 to August 28, 2002 using self-administered open questionnaires. A total 144 nurses preparing for the NCLEX-RN Exam participated in this study. Descriptive statistics were used and respondents' statements were analyzed using content analysis. RESULT: The motivation for taking the NCLEX-RN Exam was for a new adventure (23.7%), better working conditions and benefits (20.4%), children's education (14.5%), to study aboard (13.8%), economic issues (11.8%), and career issues (11.2%). The barriers while preparing for the NCLEX-RN Exam were studying in English (35.3%), fatigue (21.8%), limited time (16.0%), lack of information (8.3%), complicated documentation (5.1%), and cultural differences (4.5%). CONCLUSION: The result suggests that it is imperative to improve working conditions and benefits for nurses in Korea to prevent the brain drain of highly experienced nurses to other countries. It is also essential to develop strategies to minimize the barriers to support nurses preparing for the NCLEX-RN Exam and promote jobs overseas.
