From the Inside Out: A New Approach to Teaching Professional Identity Formation and Professional Ethics

Iranian nursing students' perspectives on transition to professional identity: a qualitative study

“…Despite the significance of PI, the development process of this in nursing students has not been fully understood (Benner et al. ; Crigger & Godfrey ; Hensel et al. ).…”

The Evolution of a Professional Identity as Perceived by Saudi Student Nurses

“…In the process of developing a professional identity, student nurses either develop a self-concept within a professional role based on attributes, beliefs, values, motives, experiences, morals and ideals or are unable to develop in this role (Crigger & Godfrey, 2014). Robert (2000) suggested that a major factor that keeps the oppressed nurses from becoming empowered is poor self group esteem and identity.…”

Professionhood and professionalism as an educational aid for facilitating nursing students’ development and renewal of self and profession

“…This cycle repeats for learners individually; and, collectively as part of a group or community of practice in which practices are shared within profession(s). [21,[24][25][26][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57] As shown in Table 1 students are invited to participate in an in-class activity to connect to their own views of self and nursing profession. The activity is completed on paper or electronically.…”

“…Consistent with constructionist principles, students construct their evolving definition of professional nursing in a manner that is meaningful to them based on their prior knowledge and experiences. [21,[24][25][26][49][50][51][52][53][54][55][56][57] As students prepare to engage in class discussions, critical reflective questions (see Table 1) are provided to support students in writing about their own definition of professional nursing and how their views would guide their work with persons.…”