A Conceptual Model for Professional Identity in Nursing: An Interdependent Perspective

Abstract

The purpose of this initiative was to define the development, verification, and evolution of the conceptual model for Professional Identity in Nursing. This action research design occurred over two phases, utilizing observations, a modified Norris process for model development, and focus groups. Analysis consisted of conventional content analysis and the Fawcett method for conceptual model analysis and evaluation. The model was modified, and results are presented based on the model’s philosophical underpinnings, content, socialness, and evolution. The model resonates with nurses both in the United States and internationally. The interdependency shown in the model encourages collaboration, accountability, and sustainability within the profession and society.

Nursing Leadership Scope and Standards and Pathway to Excellence

“…It requires the leader to inspire self and others to transform a shared vision into reality through communication, influence, and actions. 3,4 These standards require the leader to embrace uncertainty, advocate, and be a disruptive innovator to ensure access to care for all. Accountability is defined as being answerable to yourself and others for your actions and the impact they may have on others.…”

“…Integrated within the NLSS is the core concept of professional identity for leaders, which focuses specifically on the “leader within” domain. It requires the leader to inspire self and others to transform a shared vision into reality through communication, influence, and actions 3,4…”

Creating an Organizational Culture and Climate of Meaningful Recognition for Nurse Managers

“…In some urban cities and acute care facilities in the United States, frontline workers were cheered for their efforts and recognized as heroes 8 . However, this type of recognition failed to encapsulate the components of meaningful recognition by not acknowledging the expertise, education, and professional identity of nurses 8,19 . The Perceived Organizational Support (POS) scale was used for the AONL longitudinal survey, 1 providing some insight into the organizational culture and climate of study participants.…”

The image of nursing in the media: A scoping review

“…Nursing encompasses a set of rules, roles, beliefs, practices and relationships that shape nurses’ actions and their social image (Joseph & Edmonson, 2020; Siles‐González, 2011). Society should not build an idea of nursing that is detached from its evolution and current reality.…”