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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Studies
  • Sociology of Professions

Background:

  • Explores the history and traditions of contemporary nurses' uniforms.
  • Examines the impact of abandoning prescribed uniforms in a Victorian hospital's Professorial Nursing Unit.

Observation:

  • Investigates nurses' perspectives on uniforms after a policy change.
  • Analyzes themes related to professionalism, status, power, and identity.

Findings:

  • Nurses' views on uniforms encompass professionalism, status, and identity.
  • Themes identified in literature reviews were echoed by participating nurses.

Implications:

  • Uniform policies can influence nurses' professional identity and perceptions.
  • Understanding nurses' views is crucial for effective uniform policy development.