Subjectivity for Shift-work of Nursing Students

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to identify the subjective opinions that nursing students have about shift work and define the characteristics by type. Q methodology was used to determine the subjectivity of nursing students’ shift work. A total of 17 students from the A Department of Nursing were selected and asked 38 questions about shift work. Collected data were analyzed using the QUANL PC program. As a result, the perception of shift work was classified into three categories: “reversible side effects recognition”, “non-recoverable side effects worried”, and “pros and cons considered.” It is expected that this will help to identify nurses’ perceptions of shift work and to develop strategies for future workforce management.