Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Role-Based Identity01:21

Role-Based Identity

282
Role-based identities are central to understanding how individuals navigate social environments by adopting distinct self-conceptions aligned with various societal roles. These identities are not fixed traits but are constructed through personal actions and the social feedback individuals receive in context-specific interactions. Each social role, such as student, teacher, or friend, carries a set of expectations and norms that influence how people think, feel, and behave within that...
282
The Professional Nurse01:22

The Professional Nurse

7.2K
Professional nurses are not limited to bedside care and are taking roles of greater responsibility. A nurse should have a knowledge-based practice, including personal, theoretical, procedural, cultural, and reflexive knowledge. Additionally, nurses must be competent in cognitive, technical, interpersonal, and ethical/legal skills. Some of the best attributes of successful nurses include the following:
Communication skills: These are critical characteristics, especially speaking and listening.
7.2K
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice01:30

Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Practice

18.3K
Theories play an essential role in organizing patient care. Theories refer to a proposed or followed belief, policy, or procedure that is the basis for action. Nursing theories are knowledge-based concepts that guide nurses' actions, influence nursing education and practice, and allow nurses to care for their patients.
Theories provide a perspective to assess patients' conditions and organize data and methods. They also assist in analyzing and interpreting information. They represent a...
18.3K
Fundamentals of Nursing Process II01:25

Fundamentals of Nursing Process II

6.0K
There are several characteristics related to delivering nursing care. One vital characteristic of the nursing process is that it can be used to protect nurses and justify the provided care. Productive use of the nursing process requires the knowledge and skills of nurses to assess and solve issues. Nurses should develop and strengthen their critical thinking skills and evidence-based nursing interventions to improve their skills in formulating nursing care plans. A well-defined approach to...
6.0K
Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II01:09

Accountability and Responsibility of a Nurse II

1.3K
Professional accountability in nursing is a multifaceted concept that encompasses professional ethics, legal standards, and employment expectations. This framework ensures that nurses maintain and elevate the quality of care while upholding the values of their profession. It compels them to treat patients, families, and colleagues with respect, compassion, and integrity.
For example, a nurse demonstrating respect and compassion might listen attentively to a patient's concerns, provide...
1.3K
Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I01:21

Interdisciplinary Care: The Health Care Team-I

2.9K
An interdisciplinary team includes many healthcare professionals working together and utilizing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to provide holistic and quality patient care.
Physicians
The physician's primary responsibility is to diagnose illness and direct the medical or surgical treatment of the condition. The authority to admit patients to a healthcare agency or institution and practice care within that setting is granted to physicians by the healthcare agency or institution...
2.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Nursing Must Lead From Its Own Knowledge: A Tribute to Jacqueline Fawcett.

Journal of nursing management·2026
Same authorSame journal

Carrying the Profession Onward: A Tribute to Jacqueline Fawcett.

Journal for nurses in professional development·2026
Same author

Bridging the Gap: Advancing Nursing Professional Development Through Theory-Guided Evidence-Based Practice.

Journal for nurses in professional development·2026
Same author

Building Professional Role Clarity Into Transition to Practice: Real-Time Integration of Theory, Evidence, and System's Thinking.

Journal for nurses in professional development·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Apr 3, 2026

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
10:07

Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

Published on: June 21, 2010

19.6K

Transition to Practice as Professional Formation: Applying Professional Role Identity Formation Theory to New

Leah Korkis, Ashley Mata

    Journal for Nurses in Professional Development
    |April 2, 2026
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study introduces a new nursing program using O'Rourke's theory to bridge the gap between technical skills and professional identity. It helps new nurses transition to safe and effective practice.

    More Related Videos

    Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
    14:32

    Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

    Published on: February 16, 2011

    25.0K
    Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
    05:04

    Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training

    Published on: August 9, 2024

    1.9K

    Related Experiment Videos

    Last Updated: Apr 3, 2026

    Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education
    10:07

    Using Learning Outcome Measures to assess Doctoral Nursing Education

    Published on: June 21, 2010

    19.6K
    Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care
    14:32

    Using Visual and Narrative Methods to Achieve Fair Process in Clinical Care

    Published on: February 16, 2011

    25.0K
    Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training
    05:04

    Author Spotlight: Evaluating Clinicians' Adoption of Ultrasound-Guided Vascular Cannulation Through Simulation Training

    Published on: August 9, 2024

    1.9K

    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Development
    • Healthcare Practice

    Background:

    • A gap exists between new graduate nurses' technical skills and their professional role formation.
    • Existing transition-to-practice programs may not adequately address professional identity development.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a transition-to-practice program framework based on O'Rourke's Professional Role Identity Formation Theory.
    • To guide nursing professional development practitioners in designing effective programs for new nurses.

    Main Methods:

    • The program integrates competency, epistemology, and pedagogy aligned with nursing's foundational principles.
    • It utilizes O'Rourke's Professional Role Identity Formation Theory as its guiding framework.

    Main Results:

    • The program aims to prepare new graduate nurses for safe practice.
    • It focuses on developing critical thinking, professional conduct, and engagement in nursing practice.

    Conclusions:

    • A theory-guided framework can enhance transition-to-practice programs.
    • Such programs are crucial for fostering professional role identity and ensuring safe nursing practice.