Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1077161 | International Journal of Nursing Studies | 2006 | 12 Pages |
Abstract
This paper reports data on the professional self-image of 9638 nurses employed in 22 Belgian general hospitals with the goal of identifying problems affecting recruitment and retention. Nurses reported having a positive self-image. Most were proud to be a nurse and considered themselves competent health professionals having great responsibility. Although they reported that an ideal practice requires effective teamwork, supportive management, societal recognition, and sufficient time to perform their duties, they also felt that these essential conditions were absent in daily practice.
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Authors
Kaat Siebens, Bernadette Dierckx de Casterlé, Ivo Abraham, Katrien Dierckx, Tom Braes, Elisabeth Darras, Yannick Dubois, Koen Milisen,