Author(s)

HuiDong Guo¹, Bing Zhai², Na Wang¹, AiHui Xu³, Lei Li^4,*

Affiliation(s)

¹ Department of Nursing, Taishan Nursing Vocational College, Tai'an 271000, Shandong, China.

² Taian Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Tai'an 271000, Shandong, China.

³ Department of Training, Taishan Nursing Vocational College, Tai'an 271000, Shandong, China.

⁴ School of Nursing, Shandong First Medical University, Tai'an 271000, Shandong, China.

Corresponding Author

Lei Li

ABSTRACT

This study aims to evaluate the relationship between core self-evaluation, perceived social support, career decision-making self-efficacy and career exploration among intern nursing students in vocational colleges, and to propose a Career Exploration Enhancement Program.The researcher utilized sequential explanatory mixed research methodology to determine the influencing factors of career exploration among intern nursing students in vocational colleges and proposes a Career Exploration Enhancement Program. This study selected the research respondents based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria from intern nursing students at Taishan Nursing Vocational College, Tai'an City, Shandong Province, China. In the quantitative phase, the researcher used the respondents' demographic information and core self-evaluation scale, perceived social support scale, career decision-making self-efficacy scale and career exploration scale as research tools. In the qualitative stage, the researcher conducted a series of interviews with the interviewees to understand their experiences of career exploration during their internship.The quantitative data revealed a lack of significant correlation between self-evaluation and career exploration, perceived social support exhibits a strong positive correlation with career decision-making. However, the lack of correlation between perceived social support and career exploration, as well as between career decision-making and career exploration. The qualitative data enriched the understanding of the dynamic and multifaceted nature of career exploration. The challenges, strategies, and personal development aspects highlighted by respondents resonate with the broader themes found in career exploration research. Based on the research findings, this study created a Career Exploration Enhancement Program, focusing on self-awareness, continuous learning, and strategic decision-making for long-term success. The program serves as a roadmap for intentional and holistic career development, aligning personal aspirations with professional demands.

KEYWORDS

Nursing intern; Career exploration; Core self-evaluation; Perceived social support; Career decision-making self-efficacy

CITE THIS PAPER

HuiDong Guo, Bing Zhai, Na Wang, AiHui Xu, Lei Li. Influencing factors and promotion programs of career exploration of nursing interns in vocational colleges. Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Research. 2024, 2(3): 77-92. DOI: 10.61784/tsshr2013.

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