Related Experiment Videos
The analysis of a personality profile of selected groups of nurses
Aim:
The analysis of a personality profile of selected groups of Polish nurses.
Material And Methods:
72 nurses working in internal diseases departments and departments of surgery in Szczecin were investigated. To examine the personality profiles a diagnostic survey was used. It was based on an authorised Polish elaboration of Cattell's 16 Personality Factors Test. To examine their personality profile an authorised Polish elaboration of a diagnostic survey based on a standardized elaboration of personality profiles by Raymond B. Cattell was used.
Results:
The analysis of the results indicated no significant differences between groups. The average sten scores from each of 16 examined factors were within the established limits.
Conclusions:
The personality profiles of the examined groups of nurses indicated a greater probability of the appearance of desirable features among the investigated people working in medical professions and demanding team cooperation, as well as relationship-building skills. Nurses, regardless of workplace, had personality traits indicating the need for education and improving occupational qualifications.
Related Concept Videos
The Professional Nurse
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
Professional Values
The values that are the foundation of the nursing profession are altruism, autonomy, human dignity, and social justice.
First, altruism refers to the concern for the welfare and well-being of others without personal...
Nursing Code of Ethics
National Nursing Organizations I
Current Trends in Nursing I
Cultural Influences on Personality