The Impact of the Expanded Nursing Practice on Professional Identify in Denmark

Abstract

The research demonstrates that for the nurses involved in expanded professional practice, the boundaries of professional practice have shifted significantly. The research indicates that an expanded practice generates a new domain within the professional identity of nurses.

Professional identity of Korean nurse practitioners in the United States

“…Throughout the whole process, the characteristics of Koreans and nurses became harmoniously integrated with American culture and helped the participants adapt in the United States. This fits the findings that core concepts of professional identity perceived by Danish NPs included autonomy, self‐esteem, and confidence in clinical practice (Piil, Kolbæk, Ottmann, & Rasmussen, ). In addition, values that formed the foundation of professional identity of Norwegian RNs were human dignity, altruism, and intellectual and personal stimulation (Fagermoen, ).…”

“…It has been well documented in Chulach and Gagnon's () study that NPs’ identity and their roles are a hybrid identity and a third space between medicine and nursing zones. Another study proved that physicians mostly focus on physical problems while nurses have broader and more comprehensive opinions and are interested in patients’ ability to handle everyday life (Piil et al., ). Other study results also support that NPs try to diminish the social distance between themselves and patients with more frequent interaction and conversation (Paniagua, ).…”

A Descriptive Study of Employment Patterns and Work Environment Outcomes of Specialist Nurses in Canada

“…12 Coleman 13 describes the use of CNS roles as a means to both stimulate and challenge experienced RNs suggesting a possible influence on retention in the nursing workforce. de Milt et al 8 in a study involving 254 NPs noted that 27% intended to leave their current positions, 5.5% intended to leave the nursing profession, and 5.5% intended to leave direct practice roles and that lower job satisfaction was a significant predictor of NP turnover.…”

Review of advanced nursing practice in Denmark with an exemplar

“…A phenomenological report of ANPs in Denmark highlighted the results of expansion of their role into areas traditionally considered the domain of physicians, such as physical assessment. These changes resulted in a new clinical dimension to nursing practice that included autonomy, self‐esteem and confidence in their day‐to‐day role, and a more demanding professional identity . The ANPs in the study improved their clinical knowledge base and sought information from professional journals relevant to their new role, suggesting their patient population will be positively impacted.…”