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Informing a More Nuanced Understanding of Nurses' Professional Values and Potential Areas for Growth
Lisa Kidin1, Olawunmi Obisesan, Amy Robinson
1Author Affiliations: Executive Director of Interprofessional Practice, Education, Innovation and Research (Dr Kidin), BJC System and Barnes Jewish Hospital; Research and Outcomes Manager (Dr Obisesan), Program Manager for Clinical Operations/Magnet Program Director (Robinson), and Associate Professor/Research and Evidence-Based Practice Mentor, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes Jewish College (Dr Otey), Missouri Baptist Medical Center; Research and Outcomes Manager (Dr Arcipowski), St Louis Children's Hospital, Missouri.
Abstract:
Nurses' professional values directly impact patient care quality. This quantitative study used the Nursing Professional Values Scale 3 to assess values in 3 domains: caring, activism, and professionalism. The results showed variations in scores based on ethnicity and education. Although a strong emphasis on caring and professionalism was evident, the potential for growth in activism presents a compelling call to action. The implications and recommendations for fostering a skilled and ethical nursing workforce are discussed.
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