Research Progress on the Professional Identity of Nursing Undergraduates: An Integrated Review

Fangfang Zhen; Minerva B. De Ala; Kun Yang

doi:10.62177/apemr.v2i4.481

Authors

Fangfang Zhen Philippine Women's University
Minerva B. De Ala Philippine Women's University
Kun Yang Philippine Women's University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62177/apemr.v2i4.481

Keywords:

Professional Identity, Students, Nursing, Undergraduate, Influencing Factors

Abstract

In order to enhance the professional identity of undergraduate nursing students, provide references for additional research, and establish a theoretical foundation for subsequent nursing education, this paper reviews the professional identity of nursing undergraduates both domestically and internationally from the perspectives of research status, research methods, influencing factors, and related countermeasures. It also integrates the research conducted over the previous five years.

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