Survey on Employment Intention of Nursing Students in Primary Healthcare Institutions

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202515625

Author(s)

ShuoYang, Zhihui Du, Mengdie Hu, Zhaocheng Sun*

Affiliation(s)

Kunming University, Kunming, Yunnan, China *Corresponding Authors

Abstract

This study investigates the career preferences of nursing students from four undergraduate and vocational colleges in Kunming, Yunnan Province, regarding employment at primary healthcare institutions. The research aims to provide scientific evidence for optimizing graduate employment guidance and encouraging nursing students to pursue grassroots healthcare careers, thereby advancing the development of primary healthcare systems. Conducted from October to November 2025, the survey involved 911 nursing students from Kunming Medical University, Kunming University, Kunming Medical University Haiyuan College, and Yunnan Medical and Health Vocational College through online questionnaires. Results revealed that 74.31% of nursing students expressed willingness to work at primary healthcare facilities, with this preference significantly correlated to parental support and personal passion for the nursing profession. The study emphasizes the importance of strengthening home-school collaboration in career guidance, maintaining effective communication with parents, and cultivating students' professional interest. By transforming their passion for nursing into patriotic dedication, students can align their personal aspirations with the broader goals of national development.

Keywords

Undergraduate and Junior College Students; Nursing Students; Grassroots Employment Intention; Professional Interest; Parental Support

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