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  • Nursing
  • Professionalism Studies

Background:

  • Professionalism is a key attribute in professional roles, with diverse interpretations.
  • The dynamic nature of professionalism necessitates clear definitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify the core attributes of nursing professionalism.
  • To clarify the concept of professionalism within the nursing field.

Main Methods:

  • Rodgers' evolutionary method of concept analysis was employed.
  • A comprehensive literature search of nursing professionalism from 1980-2011 was conducted.
  • Analysis included 4 books and 213 articles, with expert review.

Main Results:

  • Nursing professionalism is characterized by cognitive, attitudinal, and psychomotor attributes.
  • Key antecedents include demographic, experiential, educational, environmental, and attitudinal factors.

Conclusions:

  • Nursing professionalism is a complex, dynamic, and multifaceted process.
  • This research clarifies the scope and concept of nursing professionalism.
  • Findings provide a foundation for future research and the expansion of nursing knowledge.