Self-concept of the nursing profession among nursing students: An art-based qualitative analysis.
J Prof Nurs
; 54: 216-223, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
In general, nursing students' self-concept of nursing is associated with their professional competence. Arts-based pedagogical approaches offer a creative way of supporting nursing education that improves clinical practice and creates meaningful learning.PURPOSE:
The aim of the study is to understand the professional self-concept of nursing students through their self-artwork.METHOD:
A qualitative descriptive design from an arts-based critical perspective was applied to nursing students from an accelerated program for non-nursing BA graduates. The thematic analysis utilized the constant comparative analysis method.RESULTS:
The study included 34 artworks created by 184 students. Three themes and 11 codes were identified. The themes are "The question is why?"; "My story,"; and "Nursing is a value." The themes and codes reflect a naïve view of nursing self-concept, societal critique regarding the profession's poor image, and recognition of nursing as a feminist and transition tool, particularly among Arab women. Students expressed concerns about balancing professional commitments and their own needs.CONCLUSION:
Use of artwork may help students express their professional self-concept, thoughts, feelings, and criticism. Nursing educators and leaders can use these insights to develop an education process adapted to the needs of students, professionals, and society.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Self Concept
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Students, Nursing
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Qualitative Research
Limits:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
En
Journal:
J Prof Nurs
Journal subject:
ENFERMAGEM
Year:
2024
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Israel