Introducing the professional metamorphosis theory of the BSN students and its application in the nursing education
Advances in Nursing & Midwifery,
Vol. 25 No. 89 (2016),
8 July 2016
,
Page 51-58
Abstract
Abstract
Background and aim
Professional socialization is a critical aspect of nursing students’ development. This process begins with
entering into the nursing program and continues after graduation and beginning of professional practice. This
paper aimed to introduce the professional metamorphosis theory of BSN students and its application in the
nursing education.
Materials and methods
This study was conducted with the aim of the introduction of the professional metamorphosis theory of BSN
students. For this purpose, a search was performed on scientific databases (Pub Med, CINAHL, SID &
IranMedex) using the key terms “professional socialization”, “professionalization”, “nursing education”, and
“ metamorphosis”. Ultimately 27 scientific articles and 2 Textbooks selected and reviewed. The results were
compared with the present theory.
Findings
In this study, the professional metamorphosis nursing students as a grounded theory was introduced. The
theory was compared with related models and theories in the nursing literature. The applications and
practical suggestions were provided in the nursing education.
Conclusions
This study introduced "professional metamorphosis of nursing students" as a grounded theory in the sociocultural
context of the health system of Iran. The nursing students' experiences during these stages
(dependence, disintegration, and integration) and surrounding professional and extra- professional contexts
help the nurse educators and administrators to develop effective educational interventions.
Keywords:
Socialization; Professionalization; Metamorphosis; Nursing Education; Iran
- Socialization
- Professionalization
- Metamorphosis
- Nursing Education
- Iran
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