• Main Authors: Khaldoun Mousa Aldiabat (Author), Enam Alsrayheen (Author), Carole-Lynne Le Navenec (Author), Catherine Aquino-Russell (Author), Mohammad Al Qadire (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of Ostrava, 2021-06-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.
• Notes: 2336-3517; 10.15452/cejnm.2021.12.0001
• Keywords: continuity theory; descriptive phenomenology; nursing; professors; retirement; Nursing; RT1-120; Gynecology and obstetrics; RG1-991
• Source: Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, Vol 12, Iss 2, Pp 315-324 (2021)

Aim: This study aimed to investigate the experience of retirement for retired nursing professors. Design: The descriptive phenomenological qualitative method, developed by Giorgi, was used to conduct this study, through the lens of Continuity Theory and Carper's Ways of Knowing Theory. Methods: Data were collected from four eligible participants in the form of written descriptions e-mailed to the researchers and analyzed using Giorgi's analysis-synthesis process. Results: The results showed that retired nursing professors felt satisfied with what they had achieved over their careers. They experienced a positive and rewarding life post-retirement and had positive perceptions of many aspects of their retirement. Conclusion: The retired nursing professors continued with many pre-retirement activities and maintained productivity. They used their past and new knowledge to shape their daily life experiences in ways that enhanced their own well-being and quality of family and community connections. Their continued involvement in organizations post-retirement included many academic and professional activities such as presenting at conferences, supervising students, reviewing articles, and volunteering in other scholarly activities.