What is it about?
In our research, we talked to 19 nurses in Indonesia to understand how they see themselves as professionals. We found that their views were influenced by their culture, job roles, and their relationships with other generations of nurses. Some nurses felt confident, while others had concerns. Our findings can help nurse managers improve the image of nursing in Indonesia by focusing on nurse training and professional development.
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Why is it important?
Our study is unique because it delves into how Indonesian nurses perceive themselves in their profession, which hasn't been widely explored before. This is timely because nursing is a critical field, especially during global health challenges. Understanding nurses' self-image can lead to improvements in their training and job satisfaction, ultimately benefiting patient care. By addressing this important aspect of nursing, we hope to engage a wide range of readers, from healthcare professionals to policymakers, in enhancing the nursing profession's impact on healthcare in Indonesia and beyond.
Perspectives
This publication is valuable for recognizing the overlooked aspect of nurses' self-image. It's particularly significant for its focus on Indonesian nurses and their cultural context. The study's themes, such as the impact of Islamic culture and generational dynamics among nurses, provide unique insights. The emphasis on using these insights to enhance nursing competence and professional development is practical and crucial. In a time of healthcare challenges, this research highlights an essential element for consideration. Overall, this publication is relevant to healthcare professionals, educators, policymakers, and anyone interested in nursing's growth and its impact on healthcare delivery. It stresses the importance of nurturing nurses' self-esteem and professional identity.
Mr Ferry Efendi
Universitas Airlangga
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This page is a summary of: The image of nursing as perceived by nurses: A phenomenological study, Nursing and Midwifery Studies, January 2018, Medknow,
DOI: 10.4103/nms.nms_24_18.
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