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Vijayalakshmi Poreddi1, SaiNikhil Reddy, Raju Birudu
1About the Authors Vijayalakshmi Poreddi, PhD, RN, is a clinical instructor, College of Nursing, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, Bangalore, India. Sai Nikhil Reddy, MBBS, is PG Intern, Department of Surgery, Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary, India. Raju Birudu, PhD, is an assistant professor, Department of Social Work, CMR University, Bangalore, India. For more information, contact Dr. Vijayalakshmi Poreddi at pvijayalakshmireddy@gmail.com.
Abstract:
This cross-sectional comparative survey aimed to determine the level differences of professional nursing values in sophomore and senior nursing students using a demographic form and the Nurses Professional Values Scale-3. The mean score for nursing professional values was significantly higher (p < .001) among senior students (111.02, SD = 15.12) than sophomore students (99.46, SD = 12.56). However, professional values in the professional dimension require improvement. To ensure that future nurses integrate these values into professional practice, nurse educators must teach professional values by adopting innovative approaches.
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