Psychological Vulnerability and Professional Self-Concept in Clinical Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Study

Aim: This study was carried out to determine the relationship between the psychological vulnerability levels of nurses working in the clinic and their professional self-concepts. Methods: This cross-sectional was conducted with 276 nurses working in the clinics of a research and practice hospital. Research data were collected with an introductory information form, the Psychological Vulnerability Scale, and the Professional Self-Concepts Scale for Clinical Nurses. Results: It was determined that the psychological vulnerability levels of the nurses working in the clinic affected their professional self-concepts and professional satisfaction levels negatively and significantly (p