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Published on: October 28, 2020

Navigating Impostor Syndrome Through Vulnerability.

William L Hull1,2, Lizette Villanueva3, Amy Field3

  • 1College of Nursing, University of Texas at El Paso, El Paso, TX, USA wlhull@utep.edu.

Research and Theory for Nursing Practice
|July 11, 2026
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Summary

Nursing career transitions are complex. Vulnerability, emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological safety influence impostor syndrome, impacting professional development and adaptation.

Keywords:
emotional intelligenceimpostor syndromenursing educationpsychological safetyresiliencerole transition

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Published on: October 28, 2020

Area of Science:

  • Nursing
  • Psychology
  • Organizational Behavior

Background:

  • Role transitions in nursing are inherently complex and challenging.
  • These transitions occur across all career stages and settings, from students to advanced practice nurses.
  • Impostor syndrome is a common challenge faced by nurses during these transitions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conceptually review the influence of vulnerability, emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological safety on impostor syndrome.
  • To examine these factors within the context of nursing career transitions.
  • To apply Meleis' Transitions Theory as a framework for understanding these dynamics.

Main Methods:

  • A structured literature search was performed.
  • Evidence was conceptually synthesized using Meleis' Transitions Theory.
  • Key factors (vulnerability, emotional intelligence, resilience, psychological safety) were analyzed for their role in managing impostor feelings.

Main Results:

  • Vulnerability, emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological safety are complementary factors.
  • These factors interact to influence the development and management of impostor syndrome during nursing role transitions.
  • The interplay of these factors supports healthy adaptation and professional role development.

Conclusions:

  • Interventions supporting nurses' vulnerability, emotional intelligence, resilience, and psychological safety are crucial.
  • Nursing-specific education and mentorship are vital for successful role transitions.
  • Addressing impostor syndrome through these factors can mitigate its negative impact on nurses.