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Area of Science:

  • Nursing Education
  • Professional Development
  • Socialization Theory

Background:

  • Professional socialization is key for nursing students' integration into practice.
  • It involves internalizing professional identity and practices.
  • Understanding this process is vital for effective nursing education.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of professional socialization in nursing.
  • To identify factors influencing professional socialization from nurses' perspectives.
  • To enhance understanding of nursing professional identity development.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative research design.
  • Semi-structured interviews and focus groups conducted with 43 nurses.
  • Inductive content analysis of collected data.

Main Results:

  • Two main categories emerged: 'sense of belonging' and 'forming professional identity'.
  • Sense of belonging included theory-practice gaps, educational experiences, and tacit knowledge.
  • Professional identity formation involved relatedness, intrinsic motivation, and role models.

Conclusions:

  • Sense of belonging and professional identity are significant contributors to professional socialization in nursing.
  • These factors positively impact nurses' integration and development.
  • Authorities should consider these elements to enhance nursing socialization.