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Factors Influencing Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Their Professional Identity: An Integrative Literature Review
Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing
|April 28, 2018
Summary
Understanding nurses' professional identity is key. Factors like the self, role, and context impact job satisfaction and retention, influencing the quality of care provided.
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Professional Identity
- Healthcare Workforce Studies
Background:
- Contemporary research on factors influencing Registered Nurses' (RNs) professional identity perceptions is synthesized.
- Professional identity is crucial for RNs' job satisfaction and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To synthesize current research on factors affecting RNs' professional identity.
- To identify key elements influencing nurses' perceptions of their professional roles.
Main Methods:
- An integrative literature review was conducted.
- Existing research was systematically analyzed to identify influencing factors.
Main Results:
- Factors were categorized into the self, the role, and the context of practice.
- Poor alignment leads to stress and impacts workforce retention.
- Strong alignment enhances job satisfaction, staff retention, and patient care quality.
Conclusions:
- A significant gap exists in understanding how nurses' professional identity evolves over time.
- Further research is needed on career longevity and professional development influences.
- Consideration of self, role, and context is vital for nursing professional development.