Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students About “Nurse” Concept

Yılmaz, Şerife; Güven, Gamze Özbek

doi:10.53493/avrasyasbd.871565

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“…Hemşireler ile yürütülen ve mesleğe ilişkin metaforik algıların değerlendirildiği Kale ve Çilek'in (19) çalışmasında en çok kullanılan metaforun mesleğin zorluğunu ve çalışma koşullarının ağırlığını vurgulayan köle metaforu olduğu görülmektedir . Hemşirelik öğrencilerinin hemşirelik mesleğine ilişkin metaforik algılarını değerlendiren farklı bir çalışmada öğrencilerin hemşireleri çalışma koşulları ağır, yoğun tempoda ve düzensiz çalışan bir meslek olarak gördükleri belirlenmiştir (20). Hekim ve hemşirelerle yürütülen bir çalışmada her iki grubun da çalışkanlık kategorisinde değerlendirilen metaforlar ürettikleri görülmektedir (21).…”

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Sağlık Çalışanları Penceresinden Pandemi Süreci

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Demir

2022

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Aim: In the study, it was aimed to determine how healthcare professionals perceive the pandemic and being health professional by using the metaphor analysis method. Material and Methods: The phenomenological qualitative study was conducted with 264 healthcare professionals working in a research hospital, between April and May 2021. The data were collected via Google forms with the online survey technique. Content analysis and descriptive analysis techniques were used in the evaluation of qualitative data. Results: It was determined that healthcare professionals created 219 metaphors for the pandemic, and the frequencies of 104 metaphors were n=1. It has been determined that the metaphors of earthquake, war, darkness, fire and storm are in the first five places for the pandemic. It was determined that the frequency of 70 of 99 metaphors related to being a health professional in the pandemic was n=1. It has been determined that the metaphors of soldier, slave, angel, star and light/sun/light for being a healthcare professional are in the first five places in the pandemic. When the metaphors created were evaluated, six categories were determined for perceiving the pandemic and five categories for the perception of being a healthcare professional in a pandemic. Considering the number of metaphors created, it can be said that healthcare professionals perceive the pandemic process very differently. Conclusion: According to the research findings; it can be said that the pandemic process affects health professionals in a multidimensional way in terms of physical, mental and social aspects, and this process is generally perceived negatively. It is thought that it will be important to plan and implement psychosocial intervention programs for healthcare professionals, considering the perceptions of healthcare professionals regarding the pandemic process and their profession. in this process.

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Sağlık Çalışanları Penceresinden Pandemi Süreci

Onan

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Demir

2022

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Freshman Nursing Students' Perception of Their Profession: A Study of Metaphor

Koçak Uyaroğlu,

Selçuk Tosun,

Ünal

2024

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Objective: Metaphorical analysis is important in terms of evaluating the nursing profession from the perspective of nurses and understanding the profession. The study was conducted to analyze the perceptions of freshman nursing students about their profession through metaphors. Methods: This study was carried out in a qualitative design. The study was carried out with 94 students. The data that did not include any metaphor sources were eliminated and the study was concluded with the data from 61 students. The data were collected through the Personal Information Form and the semi-structured interview form with a metaphor question. The data were analyzed using metaphor analysis. Results: The findings revealed that the freshman nursing students identified 40 metaphors for their profession. The three most common metaphors were mother (n= 8), angel (n= 4), and column (n= 4). Conclusions: Metaphors are important in discovering nursing students' insights into their profession. The findings indicate that the majority of the students have a positive perception and perspective on their profession.

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Metaphorical Perceptions of High School Senior Students Regarding the Nursing Profession

Altuntaş,

İş,

Güleç

et al. 2024

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Objective: The study was conducted to determine the metaphorical perceptions of the nursing profession among high school seniors. Methods: This research was conducted among final year high school students studying at 8 schools that provide education in different types. A total of 346 students voluntarily participated in the study and provided data. The data for the study was collected using a semi-structured questionnaire and analyzed through content analysis. Results: The results of the study revealed that the majority of high school students belonging to Generation Z held positive perceptions of the nursing profession. They described nursing as an emotion, a family member, a guide, a source of trust, a helper for patients, a life saver, a healer, indispensable, hardworking, problem-solving, complementary, protective, and a source of nourishment. The students mainly likened nursing to a mother, medicine, a friend in tough times, family, water, an angel, a hero, and a beacon of light. A small portion of the students perceived nursing negatively, describing it as useless, worthless, and the doctor's assistant. They also likened nursing to a superhero's assistant, a right-hand man, a horse, a slave, and a laborer. Conclusions: The positive perceptions of nursing among high school students belonging to Generation Z are encouraging. It is necessary to reinforce these positive perceptions and change negative perceptions in a positive direction.

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Metaphorical Perceptions of Nursing Students About “Nurse” Concept

Cited by 4 publications

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Sağlık Çalışanları Penceresinden Pandemi Süreci

Sağlık Çalışanları Penceresinden Pandemi Süreci

Freshman Nursing Students' Perception of Their Profession: A Study of Metaphor

Metaphorical Perceptions of High School Senior Students Regarding the Nursing Profession

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