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Maha Subih1, Lourance Al Hadid, Domam Al Omari
1About the Authors Maha Subih, PhD, RN, is an assistant professor, School of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan. Lourance Al Hadid, PhD, RN, is an associate professor, School of Nursing, Al-Balqa' Applied University, Salt, Jordan. Domam Al Omari, PhD, MSc, RN, is an assistant professor, School of Nursing- Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan (ZUJ), Amman-Jordan. Haya Albana, MSN, RN, is a clinical instructor, School of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan. Loai Abu Shahrour, PhD, RN, is an associate professor, School of Nursing, Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan. For more information, contact Dr. Subih at maha.subih@zuj.edu.jo.
Professional values in nursing students are moderately developed, with caring being the highest. Clinical experience and employment positively influence professionalism, particularly for male students in private universities.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Education
- Professional Values
- Healthcare Workforce Development
Background:
- Nursing curricula are designed to instill professional values in students.
- Understanding these values is crucial for developing competent healthcare professionals.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify professional values among baccalaureate nursing students in Jordan.
- To examine demographic factors associated with professional values in nursing students.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional study design was employed.
- Data were collected using a demographic survey and the Nurses Professional Values Scale-3 (NPVS-3).
Main Results:
- Overall professional values scores were moderate (mean=3.5).
- The 'caring' subscale scored highest (mean=3.9), while 'professionalism' and 'activism' scored lower (mean=3.3).
- Higher scores were observed in male students, those in private universities, and students with healthcare employment.
Conclusions:
- Professional values development is positively linked to clinical practice and employment.
- Enhanced clinical experience appears to foster a stronger sense of professionalism among nursing students.
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