THE EFFECT OF NURSING STUDENTS ON NURSING PROFESSIONALISM

Abstract

This study is a descriptive survey research aimed at identifying the effects of empathic ability, gratitude disposition, and self-esteem of nursing students on nursing professionalism. The subjects of this study were 219 nursing students in their second year at S University. Data were collected through a self-administered questionnaire, and data analysis was conducted using SPSS/Win 24.0 PC+ program, including mean, standard deviation, correlation, and regression analysis.
Factors influencing nursing professionalism of nursing students were found to be gratitude disposition (β=.335, p<.001), empathic ability (β=.305, p<.001), good health conditions (β=.216, p=.006), and age between 20 and less than 26 years old (β=.195, p=.016). The total explanatory power was 36.9% (Adj-R2=0.351). It is expected that the results of this study will contribute to the development and operation of nursing professionalism enhancement programs that include gratitude disposition and empathic ability.