J Nurs Acad Soc.  1972 Dec;3(1):97-106.

Study on Value Conceptions In Fundamentals of Nursing

• Hahn YB
• Kim YM

Abstract

This study was designed to investigate differences in some aspects of value conceptions in fundamentals of nursing functions between nursing service pers- onnel and nurse-educators. The purpose of the study was to identify the difference of value conceptions between the hospital nurses and school instructors, to contribute as a reference in strengthening the educational program in establishing may hinder professi- onal growth. The questionaires of this study were focused in the following aspects; 1) establishment of nursing service management system, 2) strengthening of the professionalization of nursing service, 3) hindrance in accomplishment of indepen- dent nursing functions, 4) communication skills in nurse-patient relationship, 5) activities directly related to nursing care planning, 6) communication skills in nurse-doctor relationship, 7) attitude towards taking responsibilities for patient- centered nursing approach, and 8) nursing educational approach towards prepar- ation of professional competence in practicing independent nursing functions. 265 graduate nurses from 14 general hospitals and 88 nursing instructors from 18 schools, collegiate and diploma, were sampled. The main findings of the study were as follows; 1. Both groups responded highly in the lack of public recognition of nursing profession and hospital administrators support in establishment of nursing service management system. Further investigation is needed to define some relationship between the intrinsic and extrinsic factors which might give influence to the professional development. 2. While hospital nursing personnel responded on environmental pressure such as a heavy nursing load as the factor giving hindrance to independent nursing functions, the nurse educators responded highly on lack of nursing competence of individual nurses. An emphasis should be placed on the development of nursing interaction through professional education. If the professional model is not well establ- ished, nursing function will be limitted to medical assistance. 3. The patient-centered approach for nurse patient communication had given positive respond for both group, but lacks in team concept in problem solving process. There exist a social distance between nurses and other professional co-workers in the hospital heirarchy. 4. It was indicated that, as an intrinsic factor in the development of nursing service and nursing cducation, building up a philosophical basis is an utmost importance. This question is opened for further and extensive study to clarify whether existance cf philosophical abscence or philosophical stasis in nursing profession hinders the development.

MeSH Terms

Education, Professional
Fertilization*
Hospital Administrators
Hospitals, General
Humans
Intrinsic Factor
Medical Assistance
Mental Competency
Nursing Services
Nursing*
Patient Care Planning
Problem Solving
Professional Competence
Social Distance
Intrinsic Factor