Examining the relationship between professional self-concept and professional commitment level among nursing students at the graduation stage

Aim: This study aims to examine the levels of professional commitment and professional self-concept among nursing students approaching graduation and to explore the relationship between these two variables. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among senior nursing students (N = 162) at a state university in Ankara. Data were collected in June 2023 using the student introductory information form, Professional Commitment in Nursing Scale (PCNS), and Professional Self-Concept Scale for the Student (SNPSCS). Descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation analysis, and multiple linear regression analysis were used to analyze the data. Results: The average age of the participants was 22.4 and the majority were female (95.1%) and single (98.8%). The mean scores for professional commitment and Professional self-concept were measured as 77.4 ± 11.4 and 140.9 ± 14.0, respectively. Positive relationships were found between professional commitment and self-concept (r = 0.767, p