Multiple Roles in One: A Single Feminist Phenomenology Case of a Nurse Transitioning to OSH Practitioner
Abstract
Introduction. This novel type of a single case research attempts to explore the lived experiences of a nurse that had transitioned to becoming and OSH practitioner. An investigation was taken on the reasons on advancing to becoming an OSH practitioner, the positives of the job, the challenges encountered, the fears, realizations, and opinions in recommending nurses to become OSH practitioners.
Methods. The study used a qualitative research method specifically a single case research method using unstructured interview anchored on Super’s Career Development Theory and Lent et al.’s Social Cognitive Career Theory. The responses were analyzed with a combination of Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, Hermeneutics and Idiography using the Feminist Phenomenology by Fielding and Stawarska.
Results.The study revealed that the participant is fulfilled in her current role despite taking in more responsibilities and recommends that more nurses, specifically occupational health nurses become OSH practitioners.
Conclusions. The study gives enlightenment and crucial information to future nurses venturing in advancing their careers of becoming OSH practitioners and the importance of expanding this type of research.
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