Professional Values in a Sample of Nursing Students from Different Countries.

Area of Science:

• Nursing Education
• International Nursing
• Professional Values

Background:

• Professional values are crucial in nursing practice.
• Understanding variations in these values across different countries is essential for global nursing standards.
• Cultural factors significantly influence the development of professional values in nursing students.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine and compare the professional values of nursing students from Turkey, Tanzania, and Spain.
• To identify potential differences and similarities in nursing students' professional values across diverse cultural contexts.

Main Methods:

• A descriptive study design was employed.
• Data were collected from 305 nursing students using an identification form and the Nurses' Professional Values Scale-Revised (NPVS-R).
• Convenience sampling included students from Turkey, Tanzania, and Spain.

Main Results:

• Mean scores for nursing professional values were 113.5±12.8 (Turkey), 105.8±16.0 (Tanzania), and 107.9±8.4 (Spain).
• No significant differences were found between Turkish and Spanish students' scores.
• Turkish students scored higher than Tanzanian students, indicating cultural influences on professional values.

Conclusions:

• Factors influencing nursing students' professional values vary by country.
• Educators should develop targeted teaching strategies to enhance professional values.
• Acknowledging cultural differences is key to guiding professional values and universal ethics in nursing education, practice, and research.