Preparing nurses for retirement: A concept analysis

How to Cite:Nobahar M, Ahmadi F, Fallahi-Khoshknab M. Preparing nurses for retirement: A concept analysis.J Nurs Midwifery Sci.2015;2(1):e141385.https://doi.org/10.7508/jnms.2015.01.002.

Abstract

Background and Purpose: Retirement is an important event in nurses’ life. Preparation and planning are the essential
necessities before nurses get retired. Healthcare leaders play an important role in preparing nurses for retirement. This
study aims to explore the process by which nurses were prepared for retirement.
Methods: The theory development method according to Walker and Avant was used to derive a model from the
reviewed literature. Based on Walker and Avant's (2005) three-step method, retirement planning for the nurses has been
conducted. The first step is to identify the key concepts for manufacturing and processing the theoretical basis, The
second stage, the literature review is done to identify the factors related to the focal concepts and the nature of the
framework's concept. In third stage of theory, the concepts and statements are organized generally concerning the study
phenomenon.
Results: Four categories were identified influencing nurses' preparation for retirement: "enjoying appropriate
education", "prevention from financial strait", "appropriate work conditions before retirement", and "reduced negative
interactions".
Conclusion: Prepare for retirement induced transfer to successful retirement. Understanding these factors can be used
to aid nursing leaders to prepare nurses for retirement.

Keywords

Pre -retirement planning

Preparing for Retirement

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Author(s):

Monir Nobahar:[PubMed][Scholar]
Fazlollah Ahmadi:[PubMed][Scholar]
Masoud Fallahi-Khoshknab:[PubMed][Scholar]