Qualitative study on the career development of male nurses in China
10.3760/cma.j.cn115682-20240718-04043
- VernacularTitle:我国男护士职业发展的质性研究
- Author:
Mingxi ZHAO
1
;
Chen ZHU
;
Zunzhu LI
;
Shu DING
;
Qiujin HUANG
;
Xinbo DING
;
Shichang SUN
;
Ling LI
;
Ke LI
;
Bao LIU
;
Jiamin LI
;
Jun DENG
;
Xinjuan WU
Author Information
1. 中国医学科学院北京协和医院重症医学科，北京 100730
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Nurses;
Male nurse;
Career development;
Qualitative research
- From:
Chinese Journal of Modern Nursing
2025;31(7):920-925
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To gain an in-depth understanding of the career development of male nurses in China, analyze trends, challenges, and opportunities, and provide a basis for policy-making, talent cultivation, and professional development in the nursing field.Methods:A descriptive qualitative research method was adopted. From March 29th to July 30th, 2023, the heads of the male nurses working groups of nursing associations in 26 regions of China were selected by purposive sampling method for semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was used to analyze the data.Results:The current situation of the career development of male nurses in China could be summarized into the following three themes. (1) Current situation: the organizational structure of provincial-level male nurses work was basically complete, but there were obvious differences at the grassroots level; the work was carried out in various forms, and diverse models developed in coordination; (2) Trends: there were obvious stratifications in professional ideology and professional abilities of male nurses among different regions and different-level medical institutions; the gender dividend was gradually decreasing, and male nurses should give play to their advantages in logical thinking ability; (3) Prospects: early intervention was needed to enhance professional identity and organizational support; male nurses should be trained in various aspects through multiple forms such as counterpart assistance, expert databases or online academic forums; interdisciplinary development might be the key to stimulating internal driving force.Conclusions:Significant progress has been made in the career development of male nurses in China, but there are still challenges and issues to address. Further improvements in related policies, enhancement of social recognition and professional status, and increased investment and support in research and education are needed to promote the sustained development of male nursing careers.
