Factors Affecting Nursing Professionalism

Han, Sang-Sook; Kim, Myung-Hee; Yung, Eun-Kyoun

The Journal of Korean Academic Society of Nursing Education 2008;14(1):73-79.
Published online June 30, 2008.

Han, Sang-Sook;Kim, Myung-Hee;Yung, Eun-Kyoun;

¹College of Nursing Science, Kyunghee University
²Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital
³College of Nursing Science, Kyunghee University

간호 전문직관에 미치는 영향 요인

한상숙, 김명희, 윤은경

¹경희대학교 간호과학대학
²한강성심병원
³경희대학교 간호과학대학

Abstract

Purpose
This study was conducted to investigate the level of nursing professionalism and the factors affecting it, In addition, it can serve as a fundamental resource for development of appropriate strategies for nursing professionalism. Method: This study was performed on 370 nurses working at two university hospitals located in Seoul. Data was analyzed by Pearson correlation analysis, and stepwise multiple regression using SPSS Win 14.0. Result: The estimated regression model of nursing professionalism was statistically significant (F=199.89, p=.000). Major factors influencing nursing professionalism were observed as ability of job performance (${eta}=.811$), job satisfaction (${eta}=.140$), organizational commitment (${eta}=.086$), and turnover intention (${eta}=.084$). These four factors explained 67.9% of nursing professionalism. Conclusion: Based on the results of the study, further research is needed to investigate other factors affecting nursing professionalism.

Key Words: Nursing, Profession, Job satisfaction