Self-report of Nurse Professionalism and Factors Affecting It

Abstract

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the perception of professionalism by nurses and identify factors that affect the evaluation of professionalism. BACKGROUND Professionalism is conceptualized as the set of beliefs related to the autonomy of the profession. Lack of professional respect, a disruptive work environment, and suppression of progressivism in the profession are identified as factors that lead to leaving the profession. METHODS The study was carried out according to the CHEERIES (Checklist for Reporting Results of Internet E-Surveys) checklist and included 250 RNs. The Nurses' Professionalism Inventory (NPI) was used. RESULTS The mean composite score of the NPI indicates a positive reflection of the professionalism of the nurse. Nurse education and job position were the most significant factors that affected perception of professionalism (P < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS The results show the need to examine the issue of professionalism in nursing to a greater extent and implement the findings of research on innovations at all levels of nursing education.