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Self-esteem among German nurses: does academic education make a difference?

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¹Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany.

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Higher self-esteem in nurses is linked to academic training, improving job satisfaction and patient care. This finding suggests integrating self-esteem development into nursing education to address staff shortages.

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Area of Science:

Nursing
Psychology
Healthcare Workforce Studies

Background:

Self-esteem is crucial for nursing job satisfaction and patient care quality.
Healthcare systems face challenges with nurse recruitment and retention.
The role of self-esteem in the nursing profession requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the level of self-esteem among German nurses.
To explore the relationship between academic education and self-esteem in nurses.
To determine the implications of self-esteem for nursing practice and education.

Main Methods:

A quantitative study was conducted with 212 German nurses.
The Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale was used to measure self-esteem.
Statistical analysis was performed to compare self-esteem levels based on educational background.

Main Results:

Nurses with an academic degree reported significantly higher self-esteem than those without (P < 0.01).
Academic training appears to positively influence nurses' self-esteem.
A notable difference in self-esteem was observed between nurses with and without higher education.

Conclusions:

Self-esteem is a relevant quality in the nursing profession, impacting job satisfaction and care.
The type of professional training may directly affect nurses' self-esteem.
Nursing curricula should consider incorporating strategies to enhance nurse self-esteem.