Nurses' Attitude towards Professionalization and Factors Influencing It

Area of Science:

• Nursing
• Professionalism
• Healthcare Management

Background:

• Professionalism is a core nursing concept impacting care quality.
• Numerous factors influence nursing professionalism.
• Understanding nurses' attitudes is crucial for improving professional standards.

Purpose of the Study:

• To assess nurses' attitudes toward professionalism.
• To identify factors influencing these attitudes.
• To inform strategies for enhancing nursing professionalism.

Main Methods:

• Descriptive study design.
• Utilized Hall's questionnaire (five dimensions) and a researcher-developed questionnaire.
• Stratified random sampling of 185 nurses in teaching hospitals affiliated with Tabriz University of Medical Sciences.

Main Results:

• Nurses' overall attitude toward professionalism is at an average level.
• Highest scores were for 'membership in professional organizations,' followed by 'a sense of calling,' 'self-regulation,' 'autonomy,' and 'public service.'
• Significant relationships found between professionalism attitudes and work experience and training course participation.

Conclusions:

• Nursing professionalism is at an average level, indicating room for improvement.
• Targeted efforts are needed to enhance professionalism and mitigate barriers.
• Further research can explore interventions to elevate nursing professional standards.