Factors Influencing Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Their Professional Identity: An Integrative Literature Review

Rasmussen, Philippa; Henderson, Ann; Andrew, Nicola O.; Conroy, Tiffany

doi:10.3928/00220124-20180417-08

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“…The change of social and working environment of nurses could be the underlying mechanisms. Rasmussen et al reviewed contemporary studies and concluded that factors influencing nurses’ perceptions of their professional identity were synthesized into three categories: the self (who I am), the role (what I do), and the context (where I do) ( Rasmussen, Henderson, Andrew & Conroy, 2018 ). This shows that the perception of oneself and outside world is essential for professional identity.…”

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Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic promotes the sense of professional identity among nurses

Zuo

Cheng

et al. 2021

Nursing Outlook

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Background Under the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are the mainstay in the fight against the pandemic. Purpose To evaluate potential impact of the pandemic on nurses’ professional identity. Method Self-report questionnaires were distributed online. Data collected were compared with available norms. Multivariate logistic regression analyses were employed to calculate the OR of frontline vs. nonfrontline nurses. Findings The mean of the total score of the scale was 121.12 out of 150. Both the total score and scores on the five dimensions were significantly higher than norms. Frontline nurses had a significantly higher professional identity than non-frontline nurses (total score: odds ratio [OR], 1.19; professional identity evaluation: OR, 1.27; professional social support: OR, 1.18; professional social proficiency: OR, 1.33; and dealing with professional frustration: OR, 1.19). The most frequently mentioned tags were Hope, Frontline, Protection, Outbreak, Work, Situation . Discussion COVID-19 outbreak was associated with an enhancement in the professional identity of nurses.

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Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic promotes the sense of professional identity among nurses

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Cheng

et al. 2021

Nursing Outlook

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“…It is a component of people overall identity and is augmented by the 'position within society', 'interactions with others' and their 'interpretations of experiences' [14]. The perception of professional identity varies among individuals, as experience and understanding are different among practitioners [15]. Professional identity has been identified as a key factor in GPs' ability to provide high-quality care to improve patient outcomes [16].…”

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Analysis on professional identity and related factors among Chinese general practitioners: a National Cross-sectional Study

Gan

Yang

et al. 2020

BMC Fam Pract

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Background: Studies on professional identity and related factors among Chinese general practitioners (GPs) are unavailable. The objective of this study was to investigate the professional identity level of GPs in China and explore factors associated with GPs' perceptions of their professional identity. Methods: A multistage stratified random sampling method was used to collect data with a structured selfadministered questionnaire from 3236 GPs working in community health service institutions (CHIs) in China between October, 2017 and February, 2018. Professional identity was measured by the 13 items scale. Descriptive statistics were calculated and groups' differences were estimated using nonparametric tests. Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis was used to analyze factors associated with professional identity among GPs. Results: Based on a total score of 65 on the professional identity scale, the average score for GPs' professional identity was 51.23 (SD = 6.56). Multiple linear stepwise regression analysis showed that GPs who practiced in Central China, with an administrative responsibility, at a moderate or higher income level, who frequently worked overtime, had more occupational development opportunities, with a higher level of job satisfaction and older GPs had higher levels of professional identity. Conclusions: Professional identity level among GPs in China is high. Region, administrative responsibility, income level, working overtime, occupational development opportunities, age, and job satisfaction were significant predictors of professional identity.

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“…It has been reported that excessive pressure damages the professional identity and health condition of nurses, and may affect their attitudes toward patients as well as their nursing behavior, and these adverse impacts have the potential to harm the relationship between nurses and patients and degrade the quality of care (Johnson, Cowin, Wilson, & Young, 2012; Rasmussen, Henderson, Andrew, & Conroy, 2018; Wu, Zhu, Wang, Wang, & Lan, 2007). In the context of the COVID‐19 pandemic, high infection risk, heavy workload and medical supply shortage may induce excessive pressure on nurses and negative emotions such as tension and anxiety (Mo et al, 2020; Zhang et al, 2020).…”

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The role of workplace social capital on the relationship between perceived stress and professional identity among clinical nurses during the COVID‐19 outbreak

Zhang

Gao

Tang

et al. 2020

Japan Journal Nursing Sci

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AimWorkplace social capital refers to relationship networks formed by individuals in an organization through long‐term mutually beneficial interactions and cooperation with members. These relationship networks can create value and resources for organizations and individuals. This current study aimed to explore the potential impact of workplace social capital on the association between perceived stress and professional identity in clinical nurses during the COVID‐19 outbreak.MethodsIn this cross‐sectional study, 308 Chinese clinical nurses filled out the Chinese Workplace Social Capital Scale, the Chinese Perceived Stress Scale, and the Chinese Nurse's Professional Identity Scale. Descriptive analysis, independent samples t test, analysis of variance, Pearson correlation analyses, and bootstrap method were performed to analyze the data.ResultsPerceived stress was negatively correlated with professional identity (r = −0.455, p < .001). Workplace social capital was not found to moderate the relationship between perceived stress and professional identity (95% CI −0.03 to− 0.06, p = .47 > .05). Instead, it mediated that relationship (95% CI −0.61 to −0.19, p < .05), and its mediating effect was −0.37.ConclusionsIn the early stages of the COVID‐19 outbreak, workplace social capital among the investigated clinical nurses failed to buffer the negative impact of perceived stress on professional identity, but it did play a part in mediating perceived stress and professional identity. A healthy workplace should be provided to clinical nurses to improve their professional identity, while lowering perceived stress.

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Factors Influencing Registered Nurses' Perceptions of Their Professional Identity: An Integrative Literature Review

Cited by 86 publications

References 21 publications

Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic promotes the sense of professional identity among nurses

Coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic promotes the sense of professional identity among nurses

Analysis on professional identity and related factors among Chinese general practitioners: a National Cross-sectional Study

The role of workplace social capital on the relationship between perceived stress and professional identity among clinical nurses during the COVID‐19 outbreak

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