Effect of Educational Program about Professional Identity Development on Nurse-interns' Professional Values and Satisfaction

Abd Elfattah Mahgoub, Shimaa; Mostafa Shazly, Mona; Farouk Kamel, Fawzia

doi:10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247675

Effect of Educational Program about Professional Identity Development on Nurse-interns' Professional Values and Satisfaction

Document Type : Scientific peer reviewed journal

Authors

¹ Assistant lecturer of Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Beni-suef University, Egypt

² Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Ain-Shams University, Egypt

³ Nursing Administration, Faculty of Nursing, Benha University, Egypt

10.21608/jnsbu.2022.247675

Abstract

Background: Professional identity develops as a result of the internalization of professional
knowledge, skills, attitudes, values and standards of ethics. A nurse-intern with strong professional
identity works in harmony with the professional values and this harmony may bring about positive
changes in the working environment and thus may increase professional satisfaction. Aim of the
study: This study aimed to assess the effect of educational program about professional identity
development on nurse-interns' professional values and satisfaction. Study design: A quasiexperimental design was utilized. Setting: The study was carried out at Beni-suef University
hospital. Subjects: Convenience sample of (154) nurse-interns out of (250) nurse-interns who
enrolled in the internship year 2020-2021 at Beni-Suef University Hospital. Tools of data
collection: Four tools were used to collect data: I. professional identity knowledge questionnaire,
II. Professional identity skills questionnaire, III. Professional values questionnaire and IV. Nurseinterns' satisfaction questionnaire. Results: More than one third of nurse-interns (37.7%) had
adequate level of knowledge at preprogram phase while it increased to more than two thirds
(83.1%&79.9%) at post program and follow up study phases respectively. approximately three
quarters (77.3 % & 78.6%) of nurse-interns had high level of professional identity skills at post
program and follow up phases respectively as compared to preprogram phase (25.3%). more than
three quarters (79.9%& 81.8%) of nurse-interns had good professional values at post program and
follow up phases respectively as compared to preprogram (31.8%) phase. more than two thirds
(74%& 76.6%) of nurse-interns had high satisfaction level at post program and follow up phases
respectively as compared to preprogram phase (29.9%). Conclusion: There was a highly statistical
improvement of nurse-interns' knowledge and skills about professional identity between pre and
post program phases and between preprogram and follow up phase. Recommendations:
Conducting education programs for refreshing and increasing knowledge and skills about nursing
professional identity as well as emphasizing professional values of nurses at educational level.
Considering a wider variety of variables that affect professional identity development like media
and older generations behavior.

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