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  • Nursing Education
  • Healthcare Workforce Studies
  • Professional Identity Development

Background:

  • Global challenges in nurse recruitment and retention necessitate understanding factors influencing commitment.
  • Limited research exists on commitment among student nurses and midwives.
  • Work commitment is clearly linked to retention in the nursing profession.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the factors influencing commitment in pre-registration student nurses and midwives.
  • To provide insight into the development of professional commitment during nursing education.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews with nine pre-registration students.
  • Qualitative survey completed by 171 pre-registration students.
  • Thematic analysis of collected data.

Main Results:

  • Placement experiences significantly impact student commitment, particularly through interpersonal relationships.
  • Professional identity is a primary driver of commitment for most students.
  • Lack of acceptance by qualified practitioners negatively affects student commitment.
  • High practitioner workload can impede sufficient support for students, impacting their experience.

Conclusions:

  • Interpersonal dynamics and professional identity are key to student nurse commitment.
  • Improving acceptance and support from qualified practitioners is crucial for retention strategies.
  • Addressing practitioner workload may enhance the student experience and foster commitment.