Professional identity transitions, violations and reconciliations among new nurses in low- and middle-income countries

• Main Authors: Daniel Waweru Mbuthia (Author), Gerry McGivern (Author), Mike English (Author), Sharon Brownie (Author), Debra Jackson (Author), David Gathara (Author), Jacinta Nzinga (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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We examine how new nurses construct their professional identity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) when they enter clinical practice and encounter practical norms violating procedural standards. We conducted interviews and focus group discussions with 47 Kenyan nurses. We describe new nurse...