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Role-orientation change among RNs in an upper-division level baccalaureate program.

E G Whelan

    The Journal of Nursing Education
    |April 1, 1984
    PubMed
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    Graduating nursing students demonstrate a stronger professional and service orientation compared to entering students. This study tracked role-orientation changes throughout a Baccalaureate Nursing Program.

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    Area of Science:

    • Nursing Education
    • Professional Socialization
    • Healthcare Professions

    Background:

    • Baccalaureate Nursing Programs aim to professionalize students.
    • Assessing student role-orientation evolution is crucial for program evaluation.
    • The Corwin Role-Orientation Instrument provides a framework for this assessment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the extent of professionalization among nursing students in an upper-division Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
    • To compare the role-orientations of entering and exiting students.
    • To identify demographic and experiential factors influencing role-orientation.

    Main Methods:

    • Cross-sectional study design utilizing the modified Corwin Role-Orientation Instrument.
    • Sample included entering and exiting students in a Baccalaureate Nursing Program.
    • Demographic and personal data were collected and analyzed alongside role-orientation scores.

    Main Results:

    • Entering and exiting nursing students showed similarities in age and sex.
    • Differences were observed in marital status, clinical experience, and educational/career goals.
    • Exiting students exhibited a less bureaucratic, more professional, and more service-oriented role-orientation than entering students.

    Conclusions:

    • Baccalaureate nursing education appears to foster a shift towards professional and service-oriented roles.
    • The program effectively influences students' professional identity development.
    • Further research can explore specific curriculum components contributing to this professionalization.

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