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Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
Published on: June 21, 2010
[Nursing students voice their opinions regarding their profession]
C Bertran Noguer1, D Juvinyà Canal, C Fuentes Pumarola
1Escuela Universitaria de Enfermeria, Universidad de Girona. carme.bertran@udg.es
Revista De Enfermeria (Barcelona, Spain)
|September 2, 2008
Summary
First-year nursing students believe their profession is undervalued and socially unknown. Female predominance in nursing impacts its competitiveness due to work-life balance challenges.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Studies
- Sociology of Professions
- Gender Studies
Context:
- The nursing profession often lacks the recognition afforded to similar academic and healthcare roles.
- Societal perceptions of nursing may be influenced by its predominantly female workforce.
Purpose:
- To explore first-year nursing students' perceptions regarding the underappreciation of the nursing profession.
- To investigate whether the high proportion of females in nursing contributes to its lower professional consideration.
Summary:
- A qualitative study using nominal and discussion groups revealed nursing is perceived as socially unknown and underacknowledged within the healthcare system.
- Findings indicate that the female majority in nursing influences professional perception and competitiveness, creating challenges in balancing family and career.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for strategies to enhance the social standing and professional recognition of nursing.
- Suggests addressing gender-based perceptions and work-life integration issues to improve nursing competitiveness.
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