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Nursing Professional Identity: Facilitators and Influencers Among Nurses in Practice
The Journal of Nursing Administration
|December 22, 2025
Summary
Professional identity in nurses is dynamic, influenced by self-concept, roles, and work environment. Shared leadership, mentorship, and recognition enhance nurses
Area of Science:
- Nursing
- Healthcare Professionals
- Professional Identity Development
Background:
- A strong professional identity (PI) is crucial for nurse well-being, resilience, job satisfaction, and retention.
- Research on the nature of PI among practicing nurses is an emerging area.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate factors influencing professional identity (PI) in nurses.
- To examine PI across the career continuum and practice spectrum.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey design.
- Convenience sample of nurses within a large US healthcare system.
Main Results:
- Professional identity is dynamic, influenced by self-concept, role, and work environment.
- Nurses in shared leadership, champion, or mentor roles reported stronger PI.
- Leadership access, team cohesion, recognition, and well-being positively impacted PI.
Conclusions:
- Both intrinsic and external factors shape nursing PI.
- Leveraging Magnet Recognition Program standards and recognizing nurses' value can foster PI.
- Strengthening PI can deepen nurses' commitment to their roles and the profession.
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