Determination of Professional Values of Nursing Students

Abstract

Aim: This study was made to determine the professional values of nursing students and the factors that affect these values. Method: Students studying in the first and fourth classes of a nursing college made up the universe of the study. In our sample, 104 students who were studying first grade and 84 students who were studying fourth grade voluntarily participated in our study. The data of the study were collected using the "Introductory Information Form and the Professional Values Scale of Nurses (NPVS)". Results: It was determined that the mean score of the Professional Values Scale of the students was 103.25±16.96. In the study, the average scores of female students, fourth grade students, scientific meeting / congress participants, the students who were satisfied with choosing this profession, the students who were considering academic career were higher and statistically significant differences were determined. Conclusion: It was determined that the professional values scale scores of the student nurses were at a good level. Personal and environmental factors can affect the professional values of student nurses. Professional values of nursing are the most important components for the protection of high quality standards in the nursing profession. These values should be given to nurses more in their education in order to gain them from the student years.