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Nursing at its best: competent and caring.

Marilyn K Rhodes¹, Arlene H Morris, Ramona Browder Lazenby

¹Auburn University Montgomery School of Nursing, Montgomery, AL, USA. mrhodes2@aum.edu

Online Journal of Issues in Nursing

|November 18, 2011

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Nursing students, motivated by altruism and self-efficacy, value both competence and caring. Their idealistic views on caring highlight a need for curriculum adjustments in nursing education.

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Professional Development

Background:

A journalist's challenge to reframe nursing from 'angels' to 'competent professionals' sparked strong emotions in baccalaureate nursing students.
This reaction prompted an investigation into student motivations and perceptions of competence versus caring in nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore baccalaureate nursing students' motivations for entering the profession.
To analyze student perceptions of the importance of competence and caring in nursing.
To inform recommendations for nursing student recruitment and curriculum development.

Main Methods:

Literature review on professional motivations and the roles of competence and caring in nursing.
Survey methodology and analysis of student responses.
Qualitative analysis of emerging themes in student motivations and perceptions.

Main Results:

Student motivations were linked to nursing values like altruism, self-efficacy, and goal attainment.
Students demonstrated an understanding of the necessity for nursing competence.
Students expressed idealistic views regarding the caring aspect of nursing.

Conclusions:

Nursing student motivations align with professional values and personal efficacy.
Idealistic perceptions of caring suggest a need for realistic integration into nursing curricula.
Findings offer insights for enhancing nursing student recruitment and educational strategies.