Objective To explore the clinical training needs for postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing based on job competency,so as to provide a basis for improving the postgraduate training system and enhancing the job competency of postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing.Methods This study was descriptive and qualitative.From March to April 2023,purposive sampling was used to select 8 postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing for semi-structured in-depth interviews.The targeted content analysis method was used for data sorting and analysis.Results The clinical training needs for postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing based on job competency were summarized into four themes and 13 sub-themes,namely self-awareness(understanding of oral nursing,understanding of postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing,understanding of the current training model for postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing),ability traits(self-learning ability,reform and innovation ability,interpersonal communication ability),learning motivation(self-improvement,career development,serving society),and clinical training needs(theoretical knowledge,skill operation,scientific research and innovation ability,evidence-based practice ability).Conclusions Universities should collaborate with hospitals to develop clinical training plans and carry out theoretical and practical education for postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing,and pay attention to the cultivation of the research innovation and evidence-based practice abilities of postgraduates with master's degree in oral nursing,in order to help them further improve their job competency.
Oral nursingPostgraduateClinical trainingQualitative study