Aim. This study aimed to describe barriers and facilitators of the adherence of children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) to antiretroviral therapy (ART) from the perspectives of their caregivers. Methods. In-depth interviews were held with the caregivers of 15 children. The collected data were analyzed using thematic analysis procedures. The Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) were followed in the study. Results. The perspectives of caregivers were categorized under four themes and subthemes. Barriers and facilitators of the adherence of children with HIV to ART were categorized into 4 main themes: (1) medication-related, (2) child-related, (3) caregiver-related, and (4) health system-related. The results indicated that understanding the factors that influence pediatric ART adherence is critical to the development of adequate strategies. In addition, disclosure of HIV status to the child is also an important factor affecting drug administration in the social environment. Conclusions. To ensure adherence to lifelong ART, targeted caregiver support through continuous supervision, clear guidance on drug preparation, and strategies for effective administration should be integrated into context-specific interventions that address the combined influence of factors related to the child, medication, healthcare, and of the sociocultural environment.

AIM: The aim of this study is to define the plans for professional work in the field of nursing, of nursing students in their senior year of post-graduation studies, and the factors affecting them. METHOD: This descriptive study included 2818 senior nursing students from 27 schools of nursing from different geographical regions of Turkey. The Questionnaire for Career Planning and Affecting Factors was used to collect the data. RESULTS: Most of the students (59.2%) see themselves as nurses in the next five years, and 31.7% of them see themselves as academicians in the next ten years. The rate of students who wish to work in a non-nursing profession within the next five years is 2.3%. Geriatric services were the least preferred. CONCLUSION: Most students stated that they wanted to work as a nurse. The elder-care centers should be made attractive options for new graduate nurses to choose to work there. Cite this article as: Aydın, A., Oflaz, F., Karadağ, A., Ocakçı, A., & Aydın, A. (2021).Nursing students’ career plans after graduation: Perspective from generation Y. Florence Nightingale Journal of Nursing, 29(3), 334–341.

Background: Hope plays a vital role in helping families navigate the challenges of pediatric cancer, fostering emotional resilience and treatment adherence, while cultural factors and healthcare professionals’ strategies help keep it alive. This study explores the lived experiences of physicians and nurses in keeping hope for dying children and their families within pediatric oncology settings.Methods: A qualitative research design was employed, with semi‐structured interviews. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. The study was conducted with 23 healthcare professionals (12 physicians and 11 nurses) working in pediatric hematology‐oncology units, ensuring at least 2 years of professional experience in Turkey. Reflexive thematic analysis was used to identify key themes.Results: Three main themes were identified: (i) The Importance of Hope—coping mechanism and continuing treatment; (ii) Challenges in Keeping Hope—balancing hope and realism, emotional responses and exhaustion, impact of relapse, and professional responsibility; (iii) Strategies for Keeping Hope—individualized communication, providing positive examples, hiding real feelings and thoughts. The findings highlight healthcare professionals' cultural and emotional complexities and underscore the delicate balance between fostering hope and addressing clinical realities.Conclusion: Keeping hope is a pivotal aspect of pediatric oncology care, enhancing emotional resilience and treatment adherence. Healthcare professionals must navigate significant challenges while employing culturally sensitive strategies to keep hope for patients and families. These findings underscore the need for training and support systems to promote effective communication, emotional resilience, and quality care in pediatric oncology settings.