The Big Picture on Professional Values in Nursing: A Bibliometric Analysis

Objective: The aim of this study is to examine the trends, themes, research focus, and development of studies on professional nursing values. Material and Methods: In this study, descriptive bibliometric analysis method was used. Data were obtained from Scopus and Web of Science databases on September 17, 2023. The search was conducted in the topic with the keyword ''professional values''. The results were restricted to the nursing research field. 566 documents were included in the study. R-based biblioshiny program was used for data analysis. Various elements such as number of publications, journals, keyword analysis, productive journals, core journals, productive countries, trending topics, thematic maps were analyzed and visualized. Results: The studies were produced between 1981-2023 and were 88.3% article. The average annual growth rate of the field was 8.68%. Publication production has increased since 2009. The most productive and influential authors were Weis and Schank. The most studies in this field were published in the journal ''Nursing Ethics''. The most productive country was determined to be the USA. The most frequently used author keywords are ''professional value'', ''nursing students'' and ''nursing education''. The most trending topics were ''coronavirus disease-2019'', ''dignity'' and ''professionalism''. Motor themes are professional ethics, dignity and social values. Conclusion: Academic interest in professional nursing values has grown, yet further research is needed, particularly in leadership, patient safety, and professional socialization. Current studies focus mainly on education. Future work should address workplace dynamics and leadership to strengthen the literature and enhance practice, ultimately improving patient care quality.