Nursing students ’ perception of the professional nurse's role in four European countries

ConclusionsNursing students in Belarus, Lithuania, Poland and Sweden perceive differently the role of a nurse in terms of some functions and responsibilities. This may influence the adaptation of nurses who enjoy freedom of movement among the countries.Implications for nursing policyThe knowledge gained in this study could be beneficial in improving nursing education, as it could illuminate the discrepancy between educational goals and students ’ perceptions of their future professional role.

Source: International Nursing Review - October 31, 2018 Category: Nursing Authors: L. Marcinowicz, E.K. Andersson, D.M. Bohman, M. Hjelm, A. Skarbalien ≐, A. Shpakou, P. Kalinowska, J. Jamiolkowski Tags: Original Article Source Type: research