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Measuring perceptions of the exemplary nurse
H A Llewellyn-Thomas1, N Sims-Jones, H J Sutherland
1Division of Biological Research, Ontario Cancer Institute, Toronto, Canada.
The Journal of Nursing Education
|October 1, 1989
Summary
Nursing students and graduate nurses perceive "exemplary" nurse attributes differently, highlighting shifts in professional values during development. These findings aid in understanding evolving professional assumptions.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Development
- Healthcare Values
Background:
- Understanding the evolving perceptions of professional values is crucial in nursing education.
- Identifying key attributes of an "exemplary" nurse informs curriculum development and mentorship.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify and weigh the perceived importance of attributes defining an "exemplary" nurse.
- To examine differences in these perceptions across various stages of professional development in nursing.
Main Methods:
- Collected qualitative and quantitative data from nursing respondents at different professional development stages.
- Employed statistical analysis to compare attribute importance weighting between groups.
- Utilized comparative analysis to assess perceptions of "exemplary" nurse attributes.
Main Results:
- Observed statistically significant differences in attribute importance between fourth-year nursing students and graduate nurses.
- Found qualitative differences in attribute pools, preventing direct quantitative comparison with first-year students.
- Indicated distinct shifts in the perception of ideal nursing qualities as professionals develop.
Conclusions:
- The employed methods are effective for studying the formation and modification of professional values.
- Highlights the dynamic nature of professional identity and value systems in nursing.
- Suggests potential applications for examining value assumptions between nursing students and faculty.