The Role of online Career Counseling based on the Guidance Approach in Career Adaptability of Nurses

Introduction: lack of qualified nurses is a global concern that endangers therapeutic quality. Studies show that in addition to attracting and selecting qualified nurses, their maintenance is another problem for hospitals. The objective of this study is to determine the effect of online career counseling based on guidance approach on career adaptability of nurses. Method: this quasi-experimental study includes pretest, posttest, and a control group. The statistical population of this study included all nurses working at hospitals in Tehran in 2019 and one of these hospitals was selected based on simple random sampling and 30 nurses were selected as the sample of this study using volunteer sampling method and assigned into experimental and control groups. After career counseling for 5 sessions, data were collected using Career and Work Adaptability Questionnaire (CWAQ) and analyzed by SPSS 18 and repeated measures ANOVA. Results:a significant difference exists regarding career adaptability means between the experimental group (84.40±4.64) and the control group (72.73±4.26). Moreover, a significant difference exists between research groups regarding career adaptability dimensions including concern (p>0.001), curiosity (p>0.001), trust (p>0.001), and control (p>0.001). Conclusion: according to the findings of this study, it can be concluded that online counseling based on guidance approach can be used in nursing career adaptability and health areas.