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Hanna Kallio1, Mari Kangasniemi1, Marja Hult2
1Department of Nursing Science, Faculty of Medicine, University of Turku, Turku, Finland.
Journal of Advanced Nursing
|February 21, 2022
Summary
Nurses perceive their work as meaningful due to a calling, but this can lead to poor conditions. Addressing nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professionals
- Sociology of Professions
Background:
- The concept of a 'calling' in nursing is historically significant.
- Understanding nurses' perceptions of a calling is crucial for professional development and retention.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore registered nurses' perceptions of having a calling to nursing.
- To investigate the impact of a calling on nurses' experiences and the nursing profession.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-method study combining survey data (n=7925 care professionals, including 414 registered nurses) and semi-structured interviews (n=23 registered nurses).
- Quantitative analysis of survey data using analysis of variance and t-tests.
- Qualitative thematic analysis of interview data.
Main Results:
- Registered nurses reported a lower sense of calling compared to other care professionals.
- Nurses with a calling found their work meaningful, adopted a holistic approach, but noted calling could change.
- Historically, a calling was linked to nurses' oppressed positions, poor working conditions, and low pay.
Conclusions:
- A calling in nursing offers multidimensional benefits but is strongly associated with poor working conditions and low pay.
- The concept of calling in modern nursing creates tension; organizations and society must improve working conditions and compensation.
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