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PubMed2004

Disability as difference and the nursing profession.

Disability viewed as human difference under the broad umbrella of cultural diversity provides new possibilities for nursing to unite and show what it believes and stands for as a profession. Core essentials of professional nurses are considered. As nurse educators challenge traditions that perpetuate barriers to valuing human differences, the profession, those accepted into it, and those served by it will benefit.

Cultural Diversity↗
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Nursing students' perceptions of a career in nursing and impact of a national campaign designed to attract people into the nursing profession.

The study assessed perceptions about a career in nursing, the nursing shortage, decision to enroll in a nursing education program, and awareness and effect of the Johnson & Johnson Campaign for Nursing's Future. Data were obtained from a survey administered to a national sample of 496 nursing students. Although most students believe nursing is physically challenging and there is inadequate respect and recognition of nurses, most agree nursing is a good career for men and for people who have academic ability and want a secure job. Although the majority believes the nursing shortage will increase stress on nurses, lower the quality of care, and fail to improve working conditions, most students also expect the shortage will lead to higher pay and more job choices. Information and advice from practicing nurses was the most influential factor in deciding to become a nurse, and friends, parents, and other family members also had a positive influence. Two thirds are aware of the campaign, almost all said it made them feel good about becoming a nurse, and students who are White and enrolled in baccalaureate programs were more likely to be aware of the campaign. Future recruitment initiatives should strengthen the focus on men and minorities, parents and friends, and practicing nurses and nursing educators.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1994

Australian nursing--moving forward? Competencies and the nursing profession.

The introduction of national competencies for registration as a nurse in Australia has been met with great enthusiasm. While this development clearly brings some positive benefits the authors believe that competencies and competency development must be carefully monitored if Australian nurses are to avoid some of the pitfalls associated with this approach.

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PubMed1994

Mentors and preceptors in the nursing profession.

Mentoring and precepting are currently receiving attention in Australian nursing. Studies in private industry and corporate organizations reveal a high correlation between professional success and a positive mentoring experience. Frequently confused with preceptor relationships, mentoring differs in subtle and not-so-subtle ways. This discussion paper aims to identify differences and similarities between the various experiences in an effort to appreciate the contribution such relationships can make to the novice nurse as well as to the mentor or preceptor. Nursing can use the concepts of mentoring and precepting in a variety of ways to facilitate the transition from novice to expert as well as career changes.

Clinical Competence↗
PubMed1997

Work stress and psychological well-being among the nursing profession in Singapore.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the work stress of nursing and its relationship with the psychological well-being of the nurses. DESIGN: A survey research method was adopted in which a questionnaire was designed for data collection. SETTING: The study was conducted in the hospital setting. SUBJECTS: Nurses (N = 1,043) of different grades participated in this study on an anonymous and voluntary basis. MEASURES: A work stress measure (ie, the Nursing Stress Inventory) and GHQ-12 were incorporated in a questionnaire which also contained items on subject's background information. RESULTS: The eight areas of work stress identified were found to be negatively related to psychological well-being of the nurses, with stronger effects on anxiety and depression than sense of adequacy. CONCLUSION: Certain work stressors were more detrimental than those others. They may also exert differential effects on the affective and cognitive stress reactions.

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