Survey and analysis of professional image of practical nurses in patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective To investigate the evaluation of professional image of practical nurses in hospi -talization patients, and put forward consideration and recommendation of the professional image construction of practical nurses. Methods A total of 580 in - patients from 2 hospitals were surveyed by self- administrated questionnaires, to understand the professional image of practical nurses in them. Results 25.2% of patients thought that the practice nurses' service qualities didn't meet the standards expected. Most patients considered that the training of nursing technique, language communication and occupational etiquette for nurses should be strengthened. Conclusions There is a gap between professional image of practical nurses and the patients' expectations. Practical nurses need to culture the professional level, language communication skills and professional etiquette.