Clinical Report: The Influence of Nursing Interns' Uncertainty Intolerance
Overview
This study investigates the impact of intolerance of uncertainty on nursing interns' professional identity, highlighting the mediating role of career resilience. Findings indicate that higher intolerance of uncertainty correlates with lower professional identity, while career resilience positively influences professional identity.
Background
The professional identity of nursing interns is critical for their transition from education to practice and influences their commitment to the nursing profession. During internships, nursing students encounter various uncertainties that can negatively affect their professional identity. Understanding the factors that contribute to maintaining a strong professional identity is essential for nursing educators to support students effectively.
Data Highlights
Variable
Mean ± SD
Intolerance of Uncertainty
38.57 ± 7.20
Career Resilience
19.98 ± 2.71
Professional Identity
61.04 ± 9.30
Key Findings
Intolerance of uncertainty negatively correlates with professional identity (r = −0.26, p < 0.001).
Intolerance of uncertainty negatively correlates with career resilience (r = −0.31, p < 0.001).
Career resilience positively correlates with professional identity (r = 0.48, p < 0.001).
Career resilience partially mediates the relationship between intolerance of uncertainty and professional identity (indirect effect = −0.17, 95% CI (−0.26, −0.10)).
52.64% of the total effect on professional identity is accounted for by career resilience.
Clinical Implications
Nursing educators should focus on strategies to help nursing interns cope with uncertainty and enhance their career resilience. By fostering resilience, educators can improve the professional identity of nursing interns, which is vital for their future career satisfaction and retention in the nursing field.
Conclusion
The study underscores the importance of addressing intolerance of uncertainty in nursing education. Enhancing career resilience can buffer the negative effects of uncertainty on professional identity, promoting a more stable nursing workforce.
