Abstract

Theory development efforts directed toward both the discipline and profession of nursing are critically important. To address a number of issues and questions relevant to the profession of nursing, a synthesized conceptual model based on the construct of expanding awareness of consciousness was derived from the works of Bentov, Hall, Newman, and Zerubavel. Additionally, the new Miller and Polentini tool of professional identity was tested. The specific problem statement of this study was: What are the relationships among the concepts of professional education, quantity and quality of work experience, temporal perspective, professional identity, and perceived global wellbeing? The ex post facto design utilized a convenience survey sample of current baccalaureate and master students and recent graduates of both levels of programs.

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This dissertation has also been disseminated through the ProQuest Dissertations and Theses database. Dissertation/thesis number: 8706150; ProQuest document ID: 303529771. The author still retains copyright.

Author Details

Phyllis S. Brenner, PhD, RN, NEA-BC

Sigma Membership

Kappa Iota

Type

Dissertation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

Quantitative Research

Keywords:

Nursing, Professional Identity, Perceived Wellbeing

Advisor

Virginia S. Cleland

Degree

PhD

Degree Grantor

Wayne State University

Degree Year

1986

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Review Type

None: Degree-based Submission

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2019-03-01

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