Research Article

Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method

Volume: 8 Number: 3 December 30, 2023
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Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method

Abstract

In this study, it is aimed to determine the perceptions of first and fourth year nursing students about the nursing profession by using the metaphor analysis method. Qualitative research design was used in this study. The study was conducted in the Nursing Department of a university. The study was concluded with data obtained from 87 nursing students. Purposive sampling method was used in the selection of the sample and this sampling method; The data were analyzed through metaphor analysis. The data were collected between September 15 and September 30, 2022 in the classroom environment with Personal Information Form and Semi-Structured Interview Form. To ensure good quality in presenting the study, the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Research (COREQ) was used as a guide. Fifty two first-year nursing students and thirty five fourth-year nursing students participated in the study. Forty six different metaphors related to the "nurse" profession were forming by the first and fourth year nursing students, and these metaphors were classified under two categories as positive and negative according to their common aspects. It was observed that fourth-year nursing students used positive metaphors regarding the concept of nursing more frequently than first-year students. Nurses; in clinical practice, students should use effective communication techniques and have good observation skills in order to positively affect their perceptions of the nursing profession.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Health Services and Systems (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

Early Pub Date

December 26, 2023

Publication Date

December 30, 2023

Submission Date

September 8, 2023

Acceptance Date

November 2, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 8 Number: 3

APA
Koyuncu, N. E., Ünal, E., & Dağ Tüzmen, H. (2023). Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal, 8(3), 442-448. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1357171
AMA
1.Koyuncu NE, Ünal E, Dağ Tüzmen H. Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2023;8(3):442-448. doi:10.51754/cusbed.1357171
Chicago
Koyuncu, Naciye Esra, Esra Ünal, and Hafize Dağ Tüzmen. 2023. “Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 8 (3): 442-48. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1357171.
EndNote
Koyuncu NE, Ünal E, Dağ Tüzmen H (December 1, 2023) Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 8 3 442–448.
IEEE
[1]N. E. Koyuncu, E. Ünal, and H. Dağ Tüzmen, “Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method”, J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst, vol. 8, no. 3, pp. 442–448, Dec. 2023, doi: 10.51754/cusbed.1357171.
ISNAD
Koyuncu, Naciye Esra - Ünal, Esra - Dağ Tüzmen, Hafize. “Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal 8/3 (December 1, 2023): 442-448. https://doi.org/10.51754/cusbed.1357171.
JAMA
1.Koyuncu NE, Ünal E, Dağ Tüzmen H. Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2023;8:442–448.
MLA
Koyuncu, Naciye Esra, et al. “Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method”. Instıtute of Health Sciences Journal, vol. 8, no. 3, Dec. 2023, pp. 442-8, doi:10.51754/cusbed.1357171.
Vancouver
1.Naciye Esra Koyuncu, Esra Ünal, Hafize Dağ Tüzmen. Determining the Professional Perceptions of Nursing Students Using the Metaphor Analysis Method. J Cumhuriyet Univ Health Sci Inst. 2023 Dec. 1;8(3):442-8. doi:10.51754/cusbed.1357171

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