Factors influencing Chinese undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of the nursing profession

Zhang, M.F.; Petrini, Marcia A.

doi:10.1111/j.1466-7657.2008.00634.x

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“…These transformations affect societal views of the nursing profession, as well as the perceptions of students who are influenced by social culture. The results of studies regarding student attitudes towards the nursing profession indicate that the changes observed in our country are similar to those reported worldwide (Zhang &Petrini 2008 ;Grainger &Bolan 2006).…”

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“…It has been reported that exposure to the clinical field during early stages of the nursing program is critical to perception of the nursing profession (Zhang &Petrini 2008 ;Nilsson & Silén 2010). The clinical learning field is the starting point for professional practices for nurses and contributes to the development of student views (Papathanasiou et al, 2014).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies that focus on the influence of nursing education on professional perceptions have demonstrated that the curriculum has a crucial role in shaping student attitudes towards the nursing profession (Zhang & Petrini 2008 ;Nilsson & Silén 2010;Tang et al, 2001). This study was conducted in two nursing schools in Turkey with similar curriculums.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Studies that investigated the influence of nursing education on professional perceptions have reported that the curriculum plays a crucial role in shaping student attitudes towards nursing profession (Zhang & Petrini 2008 ;Nilsson & Silén 2010 ;Tang et al, 2001). Manninen (1998) found that the curriculum affects students' nursing perceptions and professional development as they progress through the program (Manninen 1998).…”

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Change in students' perception of profession during nursing education in Turkey: A longitudinal study

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Background: Progress in the nursing is only possible with nursing students who graduate with sufficient information and comprehension about their professions. Objectives: This study aimed to investigate nursing students' professional perceptions during 4-year undergraduate nursing program and to determine whether changes occur in this time frame Desing and Methods: This study was designed as a longitudinal cohort survey research. Data were collected over a four -year period. The study sample was constituted of 137 undergraduate nursing students attending two Schools of Health located in the western Turkey. In this study, data were collected using the Information Form which was prepared by the investigators and the Perception of Nursing Profession Scale (PNPS No statistically significant differences were found in perception of nursing profession mean scores during nursing education (p>0.05). Statistically meaningful differences were detected among students' "Professional Qualities" sub scale mean scores (p<0.05). Bonferroni test shows that the difference resulted from the fact that mean scores obtained at the end of Year 2 (Time 3) and Year 4 (Time 5) were higher than those obtained when students started nursing education (Time 1). No statistically significant differences were detected between "Professional Status" sub scale mean scores (p>0.05). Conclusion:The results of this study indicated that freshmen students perceived the nursing profession rather positively and that influence continued throughout their education. It was identified that initial positive perceptions of students progressively increased at the end of 2 nd and 4th years. It was determined that students positively perceived the professional status of nursing and that the significant perceptions continued throughout their education.

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Change in students' perception of profession during nursing education in Turkey: A longitudinal study

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“…Previous studies [24,41] have also found that further study was one of the most frequently cited choices of nursing graduates. On the other hand, the fact that only a minority of the participants, plan to continue their career as staff nurses must be of concern and highlights the importance of structured nursing career clinical pathways.…”

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Bahraini nursing students’ attitudes: from student to nurse-A longitudinal research study

Tawash

Cowman²

2015

JNEP

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Nursing manpower in the Middle East is highly dependent on expatriates and this presents a challenge in establishing and sustaining indigenous nursing developments. Understanding the perceptions of local nursing students and nurses joining the profession is essential to successful strategies for recruitment and retention of nurses. In contrast to the west, very little is known about this topic in the Middle East. This article aims to identify the perceptions of a Bahraini cohort of nursing students about nursing as a career choice and how these perceptions may change during the course of a programme of nursing education and one year after graduation as a nurse. A longitudinal research design was employed to study the perceptions of the first intake of nursing students enrolled into a new School of Nursing & Midwifery providing a BSc Nursing Programme; data were collected between 2006 and 2012. A methodological triangulation research approach was used incorporating quantitative and qualitative dimensions. The data collection methods included written reflections, self-administered questionnaires and focus groups. Bahraini nursing students expressed positive perceptions about nursing from their graduate programme years and through the staff nurse year. Observations made about the public image of nursing in Bahrain suggest that nursing is perceived as a low paying, low status job involving excessive hard and unpleasant work. The public perceptions of Bahraini people about nursing may be grounded in strong cultural influences. Any efforts to improve the enrollment and retention of Bahraini nurses should consider enhancing the social values of the nursing profession.

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Measurement of professional identity in Chinese nursing students

Hao

Niu

et al. 2014

International Journal of Nursing Sciences

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Background: Moral care provision is an essential part of nursing work. Nursing schools are responsible for developing moral competencies in nursing students. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between moral competencies and the formation of professional identity among nursing students. Methods: This study was designed as a descriptive-correlational study. The study population consisted of nursing students who were enrolled in nursing schools at the time of the study. Two hundred and twenty-one nursing students completed the study tools. The research tools were a demographic questionnaire, Moral Development Scale for Professionals (MDSP), and Professional Identity Scale for Nursing Students (PISNS). Results: The mean (SD) of MDSP and PISNS scores were 45.69±5.90 and 55.61±12.75, respectively. There was a significant statistical relationship between MSDP and PISNS scores (p<0.05). A significant equation was found (f (2, 218) = 16.68, p<0.001) with an R2 of 0.113. The MSDP scores increased 0.136 for each score of PISNS, and married students had 2.452 scores higher than single students. Conclusions: There was a significant correlation between the formation of professional identity and development of morality in nursing students. By supporting the formation of professional identity, nursing schools can help the development of moral competencies in nursing students.

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Factors influencing Chinese undergraduate nursing students' perceptions of the nursing profession

Cited by 28 publications

References 17 publications

Change in students' perception of profession during nursing education in Turkey: A longitudinal study

Change in students' perception of profession during nursing education in Turkey: A longitudinal study

Bahraini nursing students’ attitudes: from student to nurse-A longitudinal research study

Measurement of professional identity in Chinese nursing students

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