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Aim: This study aimed to determine the effects of the factors affecting the occupation choices of intern nursing students on their perceptions of professional values. Method: The population of this cross-sectional study consisted of intern nursing students (N: 280) studying at the Faculty of Nursing at a public university. No sample selection method was used in the study, aiming to reach the entire population. 181 students agreed to participate in the study. The study data were collected using a Personal Information Form, the Vocational Choices in Entering Nursing Scale, and the Nurses Professional Values Scale-Revised. Results: In the occupation choices of the participants, the most effective factors were found to be related to the items 'I have always wanted to help people' (69.83+-2.98) and 'I believe that one cannot become unemployed in nursing' (61.87+-3.07). It was determined that the independent variables were effective on the perception of professional values with an effect size of 0.25. Conclusions: The occupation choices of intern nursing students affect their perceptions of professional values. In line with the results of this study, to enable students who will take university exams to make the right choice of occupation, programs containing information about the nursing profession may be organized in the nursing departments of universities, and guidance can be provided in this regard. |
