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Data were collected using a semi\u2010structured interview guide and analysed using Braun and Clarke's thematic analysis method.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Findings<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Four themes emerged: (1) the challenging journey of the thesis process, (2) resources for survival during the thesis process, (3) dynamics of the advisor\u2013student relationship, and (4) being a thesis student: building an identity.The findings highlight the need for institutional mechanisms and effective academic advising to support resilience in postgraduate nursing education.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The findings indicate that academic advising should be approached as part of a broader institutional support system designed to improve the quality of graduate nursing education and protect student well\u2010being.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Implications for Nursing and Health Policy<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Graduate programmes should integrate pre\u2010thesis preparation seminars, structured mentoring, advisor training, psychological support pathways, and research\u2010skill development into the curriculum. 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