Journal article
Understanding perceptions of nursing professional identity in students entering an Australian undergraduate nursing degree
Nurse Education in Practice, Vol.32, pp.90-96
2018
Abstract
Developing a professional identity is an essential transition for nursing students as they move through their undergraduate degree. Professional identity is described as a person's perception of themselves within a profession or the collective identity of the profession. The formation of a professional identity is an evolving process, shaped by the media, educational experiences and role modelling. The aim of this study was to develop a greater understanding of the perceptions that students, about to embark on their undergraduate nursing degree, had of the nursing profession. A drawing and mind mapping exercise was conducted with a convenience sample of commencing nursing students to explore how they viewed their future profession. The data underwent thematic analysis and then grouped into sub-themes and themes. Four key themes were identified, ‘To be a nurse, I have to look the part’, ‘To be a nurse, I have to perform in a variety of roles’, ‘To be a nurse, I have to connect with others’, and ‘To be a nurse, I have to care for myself.’ The formation of a strong pre-professional identity is important for nursing students due to the link between future job satisfaction and the development of a robust nursing workforce.
Details
- Title
- Understanding perceptions of nursing professional identity in students entering an Australian undergraduate nursing degree
- Authors/Creators
- C. Browne (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityP. Wall (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityS. Batt (Author/Creator) - Murdoch UniversityR. Bennett (Author/Creator) - Murdoch University
- Publication Details
- Nurse Education in Practice, Vol.32, pp.90-96
- Publisher
- Elsevier
- Identifiers
- 991005544193507891
- Copyright
- © 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.
- Murdoch Affiliation
- School of Health Professions
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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