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Amy J Costanzo¹

¹Amy J. Costanzo is director of nursing administration at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Cincinnati, OH. Contact author: amy.costanzo@uchealth.com. The author has disclosed no potential conflicts of interest, financial or otherwise.

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Healthcare Management

Background:

Current perceptions of nursing may be outdated.
An evolving mental model is needed for professional advancement.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze the existing mental model of the nursing profession.
To identify barriers to professional growth stemming from this model.

Main Methods:

Qualitative analysis of nursing literature.
Expert interviews with nursing leaders.

Main Results:

Identified a prevalent "traditional" mental model.
Observed resistance to adopting new roles and technologies.

Conclusions:

Outdated nursing mental models hinder progress.
A paradigm shift is necessary for the future of nursing.