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Imposter phenomenon: recognising and addressing it among nurses.

Vanessa Coelho¹

¹King's College London, London, England.

Nursing Standard (Royal College of Nursing (Great Britain) : 1987)

|July 8, 2024

Summary

Imposter phenomenon, a persistent self-doubt, affects nursing professionals at all career stages. Addressing this requires organizational support, not just individual effort, to improve nurse well-being and healthcare quality.

Keywords:

career development nurses’ well-being personal development professional professional issues staff attitudes workforce

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Area of Science:

Nursing Education
Healthcare Psychology
Organizational Behavior

Background:

Imposter phenomenon involves persistent self-doubt and fear of exposure as a fraud.
This psychological pattern affects individuals across various professions, including nursing.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence and nature of imposter phenomenon in nursing students, new nurses, and senior nurses.
To explore the impact of imposter phenomenon on nurses and healthcare organizations.
To identify potential interventions for mitigating imposter phenomenon.

Main Methods:

Literature review and synthesis of existing research on imposter phenomenon in nursing.
Analysis of the effects of imposter phenomenon on individual performance and career progression.
Examination of organizational and educational factors contributing to or alleviating imposter phenomenon.

Main Results:

Imposter phenomenon is prevalent among nursing students and nurses at different experience levels.
This phenomenon is linked to burnout, reduced performance, and hindered career development.
Individual coping strategies are insufficient; systemic interventions are necessary.

Conclusions:

Healthcare organizations and educational institutions must implement system-level strategies to address imposter phenomenon.
Interventions should focus on raising awareness, promoting recognition, and enhancing resources and training.
Mitigating imposter phenomenon can improve nurse well-being and the quality of healthcare provision.