Building nursing students’ professional identity through the ‘Design process’ methodology: A Qualitative Study

Abstract

To explore the elements of nursing identity recognized by nursing students in models developed through the ‘Design process’ methodology. The construction of nursing professional identity is a complex process involving identification, group belonging, partial assessments and social representations. Nursing identity is one of the most stereotyped and its formation during the nursing degree has a significant impact on professional development. Design can transform society and communicate a positive nursing identity. The ‘Design process’ connects conceptual content with real-world contexts, particularly with students’ future professional roles.