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Development of the nursing associate professional identity: A longitudinal qualitative study
Rachel King1, Sara Laker2, Bethany Taylor1
1The School of Allied Health Professions, Nursing and Midwifery, The University of Sheffield, Sheffield, UK.
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|March 8, 2024
Summary
Developing a nursing associate professional identity involves gaining knowledge, skills, and responsibility. Clarity in role boundaries is essential to reduce tensions and enhance the nursing associate role within healthcare.
Area of Science:
- Nursing Studies
- Healthcare Professions
- Professional Identity Development
Background:
- The nursing associate role is a growing area within healthcare, necessitating an understanding of its professional identity formation.
- Professional identity is crucial for role integration and effective healthcare delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the factors influencing the development of a professional identity among trainee nursing associates.
- To identify challenges and facilitators in establishing the nursing associate role.
Main Methods:
- A 3-year longitudinal qualitative study involving trainee nursing associates in England.
- Annual remote interviews and diary entries were collected and thematically analyzed.
Main Results:
- Professional identity developed through increased knowledge, skills, responsibility, and peer/colleague perceptions.
- Role ambiguity and perception as Registered Nurse substitutes caused tensions and frustrations.
Conclusions:
- Nursing associates value enhanced patient care through new competencies.
- Clear role boundaries are vital for strengthening professional identity and mitigating inter-professional conflict.
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