A framework for transforming the professional identity and brand image of All Nurses as Leaders.

BACKGROUND: The professional identity and brand image of nurses as leaders have not kept pace with the roles and scope of contemporary nursing practice. PURPOSE: To provide a framework to transform the professional identity and brand image of nursing from a caring discipline to one of leaders. METHODS: A Consensus Development Workgroup (CDW) design was used between the International Society for Professional Identity in Nursing (ISPIN) and the Institute for Brand Image of Nursing (IBIN) to advance the concept of All Nurses as Leaders across all settings and the public domain. DISCUSSION: The goal is to occupy a position in the minds of all stakeholders that differentiates nursing in a manner that is positive, relevant, accurate, desirable, and consistent over time. CONCLUSION: Current outcomes are endorsements, evidence-based strategies, and a framework to deconstruct the current brand image and align it with the desired brand image of All Nurses as Leaders.

A Conceptual Model for Professional Identity in Nursing: An Interdependent Perspective.

The purpose of this initiative was to define the development, verification, and evolution of the conceptual model for Professional Identity in Nursing. This action research design occurred over two phases, utilizing observations, a modified Norris process for model development, and focus groups. Analysis consisted of conventional content analysis and the Fawcett method for conceptual model analysis and evaluation. The model was modified, and results are presented based on the model's philosophical underpinnings, content, socialness, and evolution. The model resonates with nurses both in the United States and internationally. The interdependency shown in the model encourages collaboration, accountability, and sustainability within the profession and society.

Professional Identity in Nursing: A Narrative Essay.

Newer language exists regarding nurse professionalism. The term Professional Identity in Nursing (PIN) is taking hold in academic and clinical settings. This narrative essay provides descriptions of my school nursing experience and the formation of my PIN. This essay introduces PIN definition and domains. School nurses are encouraged to develop their PIN.

A think tank in action: Building new knowledge about professional identity in nursing.

A notable body of research regarding professional identity development and formation in nursing currently exists. Unfortunately, no one definition has guided a plan to build new knowledge within the profession. The think tank methodology used with professional identity in nursing has successfully brought together international leaders in education, regulation, and practice to begin to think, plan, study, and disseminate the findings of the professional identity in nursing initiative. This article briefly explains the state of the science regarding professional identity and discusses in depth a think tank methodology. This approach produced important outcomes about professional identity in nursing, showing how a well-constructed think tank offers clarity and an understanding about the next steps needed to build new knowledge and language within a discipline.

Developing nurse match: A selection tool for evoking and scoring an applicant's nursing values and attributes.

AIM: To develop an instrument (Nurse Match: NM) for assessing a candidate's nursing values, their meaning, relative importance and emotional significance. Candidate's values to be scored against professionally preferred nursing values effectively and efficiently. DESIGN: A case study-based qualitative process with quantified output. Perception of self and others in relevant contexts using bi-polar value dimensions. METHODS: Respondents (N = 63) were first year nursing students completed the instrument and a feedback questionnaire. Data were analysed and scored by ipseus software using algorithm defined parameters. Statistical analysis: Minitab 17. RESULTS: The instrument discriminated effectively and efficiently between year one nurses in terms of the professional quality of their inherent nursing values and attributes;created suitability scores (STOT scores) for candidate screening purposes;suitability scores closely approximated normal distributions;was valid and reliable: robust in quantitative and qualitative terms;was administered, scored and interpreted in a standard manner;was easy to understand and complete and well received by participants. The NM instrument offers a standardized, effective, user friendly, screening process for values and attributes. Development work with a group of actual applicants is required. NM is complementary to other modes of assessment.

The nurse match instrument: Exploring professional nursing identity and professional nursing values for future nurse recruitment.

From April 1st 2015 it will be mandatory for Higher Education Institutions (HEI) in the United Kingdom (UK) providing pre-qualifying health care higher education to use a Values Based Recruitment (VBR) tool, to ensure only the candidates with the "right" personal identity and values commensurate with the Professional Identity of Nursing (PIN) are accepted for nurse education. "Nurse Match" instrument was developed to enhance the recruitment and selection of candidates for pre-qualifying nursing. Action Research into PIN commenced with voluntary, purposive, convenience samples of qualified nurses (n = 30), Service Users (N = 10), postgraduate diploma nurses in mental health (N = 25), third year mental health branch students (N = 20) and adult and child student nurses in years 2 and 3 (N = 20) in Focus Groups. Data collection and analysis occurred concomitantly between July 2013 and October 2014, aided by NVivo 10 software and revealed Key Quality Indicators (KQIs) of the social construction of PIN. Construct development included a literature review spanning the last fifteen years, which identified four main themes; 1. Nursing's ethics and values. 2. Nursing's professional identity and caring. 3. Nursing's emotional intelligence. 4. Nursing's professionalism. Nurse Match offers an evidence-based enhancement to VBR, for future nurse recruitment locally, nationally and internationally.