Abstract：
District nursing vacancies are recognised as high in comparison to many other nursing specialities. The role is often considered as an option for nurses after a period of registration as a nurse, which may be informed by multiple factors. The objectives of the study were to explore barriers to district nurse employment from the perspective of undergraduate nurses. A descriptive qualitative design was employed using focus groups as the method of data collection in accordance with study approval reference no: 21/NAH/006, 30/03/23. Participants were recruited from the current undergraduate nursing programme (n=60). Thematic analysis was chosen as a flexible method of qualitative data analysis. The study produced themes relating to role ambiguity, personal preferences, educational opportunities and recruitment and employer engagement. The experiences provided an insight into the barriers to recruitment of student nurses into district nursing on qualification. Increased engagement from community nurse providers is required to inform the role and incentivise entering this career option. Educational strategies that support community career pathways are required to ensure a balanced view of nursing roles among undergraduates.
摘要：
与许多其他护理专业相比，地区护理空缺被认为是很高的。在注册为护士一段时间后，该角色通常被认为是护士的一种选择，这可能是由多种因素决定的。本研究的目的是从本科护士的角度探讨地区护士就业的障碍。根据研究批准参考号：21/NAH/006，30/03/23，采用描述性定性设计，使用焦点组作为数据收集方法。参与者是从当前的本科护理课程中招募的（n=60）。选择主题分析作为定性数据分析的灵活方法。这项研究产生了与角色歧义有关的主题，个人喜好,教育机会、招聘和雇主参与。这些经验使我们深入了解了招募学生护士进入地区护理资格的障碍。需要增加社区护士提供者的参与，以告知角色并激励进入此职业选择。需要支持社区职业道路的教育策略，以确保本科生对护理角色的平衡看法。
