THE PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY OF NURSING IN THE PAPERS PUBLISHED BY REBEN

Universidade Federal De Santa Catarina, Brazil ,Adriana De Lima Pimenta,Ufsc, Brazil ,Maria De Lourdes De Souza

doi:10.1590/0104-07072016004370015

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https://doi.org/10.1590/0104-07072016004370015

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the content of scientific papers published in the Brazilian Journal of Nursing (REBEn) concerning the professional identity of nursing. Method: This qualitative study used content analysis. The study’s corpus was composed of scientific papers published in REBEn from 1983 to 2012; 55 papers were selected. Results: The analysis considered the theoretical propositions of Eliot Freidson concerning the Sociology of Professions. Conclusion: The conclusion is that the papers published in REBEn reveal theoretical inadequacy in the analytical matrix of the nursing profession. Therefore, theoretical studies addressing the nursing profession are needed to support propositions consistent with the complexity of conflicts and how to overcome them.

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Labor in post-industrial societies has conditioned the identity of individuals as it has become an essential category in the construction of social relationships.[1]
Objective: to analyze the content of scientific papers published in the Brazilian Journal of Nursing (REBEn) concerning the professional identity of nursing
Results:The analysis considered the theoretical propositions of Eliot Freidson concerning the Sociology of Professions

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Labor in post-industrial societies has conditioned the identity of individuals as it has become an essential category in the construction of social relationships.[1] Professional labor, understood as an activity performed by occupational groups specific to the world of labor, constructs its identity based on a dialog between elements intrinsic and extrinsic to the profession: its historical constitution, particular occupational culture, specific knowledge, and specific dialect.[2] For an occupational group to call itself “professional”, the parameters based upon which professionalism is constructed need to be observed.[3]. Deepening knowledge regarding professional identity – in this paper, the identity of nursing – contributes to understanding regarding this profession, and can support understanding of its organization and professional project.[2]

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