Table 2.
Phrases, formulated meaning, code & cluster
| Phrases | Formulated meaning | Code | Cluster |
|---|---|---|---|
| ● “Do not be easily offended, yes this attitude has to be eliminated, mmm...because if everybody is reacting like that, it won’t solve any problems.” (P1) | The irritable character has the potential to impede the work. | Self-control | Personal Skills |
| ● “Fresh graduate nurses may inform any experienced nurses that they actually cannot do a procedure properly. If they doubt their abilities in conducting a procedure, they may ask for a companion because the orientation process has not finished yet.” (P2) | Any incompetence needs to be told openly to experienced nurses or mentors. | Initiative | |
| ● “… for example, we can sit in front of patients and their families. We care about him, so we educate him to prevent complications …” (P3) | Caring behavior for patients and families is done by giving a lot of time and educating them. | Caring | |
| ● “So, if the motivation is only to have a job and get the salary, they won’t enjoy their work. So, it’s easy to get frustrated, easily bored, and so on […] we live our profession as if we have married our profession. We walk with it entire life” (P3) | Novice nurse’s working motivation would help them to endure the challenging situation in the working place. | Self-motivated | |
| ● “In my opinion, nurses’ attitude is the most necessary thing for patients. Do not need to prescribe a lot of medicine; the most important is nurses’ attitude. Smiling, greeting, … I always say “Please keep smiling” to everyone. “(P2) | One study participant thinks that patients need nurses with good habits such as smiling and greeting. | Hospitality | Social Skills |
| ● “For example, yesterday, it was supposed to be my day off, but because there were many patients at that time, and more nurses were needed, I was called to come to work … I was called at 4 in the morning.” (P4) | The expectation for novice nurses to be flexible to change their day off at any time if needed by their colleague in the working unit. | Flexibility | |
| ● “As the mobility is high here … I want them to be fast too. If they work slowly, it would add burden to other team members. So, it cannot take a long time to adapt” (P2) | The need to adjust to the rhythm of work in the working unit. | Adaptability | |
| ● “… I would say that they have to think critically.” (P5) | Analytical thinking is an important attribute. | Analytical skill | Self-regulation of the learning process |
| ● “The first three months were preparing them to make a real presentation in front of the committee who evaluated them.” (P1) | Conducting a scheduled nursing care presentation as an evaluation method for novice nurses. | Presentation skill |