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Promoting a Culture of Well-Being, Professional Identity, and Civility in a Nursing Academic Setting [Symposium Title]
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Symposium Presentation
Abstract
OBJECTIVES:
- Define Professional Identity in Nursing
- Discuss faculty and staff perspectives of well-being
- Discuss the connection between a civil work environment and well-being
Determining perspectives of current and future well-being among academic faculty and staff involves a multifaceted approach that considers both personal and professional dimensions. Faculty and staff well-being is influenced by factors such as work-life balance, job satisfaction, and institutional support. During this presentation the results of the faculty and staff survey feedback and open dialogue will be shared, offering insight to areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, by integrating discussions of professional identity into faculty and staff development programs, nursing programs can help faculty, staff, and students align their personal values with their professional roles. Fostering a supportive work environment that promotes mental health and professional development is crucial. By understanding these perspectives, academic nursing programs can implement strategies that enhance overall well-being, leading to a more motivated and productive academic community.
Notes
References:
Andrews, S. P., & Haskell, B. (2024). Establishing a nursing academic healthy work environment: An evolving process. Teaching and Learning in Nursing, 19(2), 180-184.
Embree, J. L., Liebig, D. (2023). Nurse as Leader, A Pillar of Professional Identity. J Contin Educ Nurs. 54(11):497-500. doi: 10.3928/00220124-20231011-04.
Joseph, M. L., Edmonson, C., Godfrey, N., Kuhl, L., Shaffer, F., Owens, R., Bickford, C., Cusack, C., Dickow, M., Liebig, D., O’Rourke, M., Priddy, K., & Sommer, S. (2023). A conceptual model for professional identity in nursing: an interdependent perspective. Nursing science quarterly, 36(2), 143-151.
Toubassi, D., Schenker, C., Roberts, M., Forte, M. (2023). Professional identity formation: linking meaning to well-being. Adv in Health Sci Educ 28, 305–318. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10459-022-10146-2
Sigma Membership
Alpha
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
Other
Research Approach
Other
Keywords:
Stress and Coping, Faculty Development, Workforce, Nursing Education, Advances in Education, Civility, Professional Identity in Nursing, Thriving
Recommended Citation
Opsahl, Angela G., "Identify Academic Well-Being and Professional Identity in Nursing Perspectives" (2025). Biennial Convention (CONV). 249.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2025/presentations_2025/249
Conference Name
48th Biennial Convention
Conference Host
Sigma Theta Tau International
Conference Location
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Conference Year
2025
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Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
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Proxy-submission
Date of Issue
2025-12-11
Identify Academic Well-Being and Professional Identity in Nursing Perspectives
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
OBJECTIVES:
- Define Professional Identity in Nursing
- Discuss faculty and staff perspectives of well-being
- Discuss the connection between a civil work environment and well-being
Determining perspectives of current and future well-being among academic faculty and staff involves a multifaceted approach that considers both personal and professional dimensions. Faculty and staff well-being is influenced by factors such as work-life balance, job satisfaction, and institutional support. During this presentation the results of the faculty and staff survey feedback and open dialogue will be shared, offering insight to areas of concern and opportunities for improvement. Additionally, by integrating discussions of professional identity into faculty and staff development programs, nursing programs can help faculty, staff, and students align their personal values with their professional roles. Fostering a supportive work environment that promotes mental health and professional development is crucial. By understanding these perspectives, academic nursing programs can implement strategies that enhance overall well-being, leading to a more motivated and productive academic community.
Description
Overall Symposium Summary: Promoting a culture of well-being, civility, and professional identity in nursing is essential for fostering a supportive and thriving multi-campus academic environment. The authors will describe how they supported well-being, civility, and professional identity in a nursing academic setting. Resource sharing, best practices, and innovative strategies enhanced the overall belonging, well-being, and civility of the academic community, escalating the need for additional professional development.
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