The nursing profession has a dynamic image in society, shaped by individuals' lives, cultural backgrounds, and interactions with healthcare services. The image of nursing formed during childhood, in particular, directly influences individuals' attitudes toward healthcare professionals and their participation in healthcare services. Migrant children, however, may perceive the nursing profession in a more limited and negative context due to reasons such as unfamiliarity with the hospital environment, language barriers, and cultural differences. Based on this, the aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of the NURSIM-KID program, developed for migrant children aged 8-11 years receiving inpatient treatment in the pediatric ward of Kilis Prof. Dr. Alaeddin Yavaşca State Hospital, on the images of the nursing profession held by children and their parents. The program aims to contribute to introducing the nursing profession in a more positive and functional way, using methods appropriate to the children's age and developmental level. The limited number of studies in the literature addressing the perceptions of migrant children and their parents regarding the image of nursing highlights the importance of this research and the original contribution it will make to the field. The findings of the study are of a nature that could guide the development of nursing education, child-friendly hospital practices, and culturally supportive initiatives.
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NURSIM-KID Program
BehavioralThe NURSIM-KID program is a three-day structured intervention designed to support 8-11-year-old hospitalized children's perceptions of the nursing profession. It introduces children to the hospital environment, the nurse's role, and common medical equipment in a simple, child-friendly manner. Through puppets and the picture book "Who Am I? Nurse," children learn about nursing care, empathy, and communication. The program emphasizes emotional safety and active participation, encouraging children to express their feelings and questions. On the final day, children receive a participation certificate, reinforcing positive and trusting attitudes toward nurses and healthcare.
Child-Parent Introductory Information Form
This form was designed to collect basic information about the demographic characteristics and hospital experiences of the participating children and their parents. Developed by the researchers in line with relevant literature (Cırık et al., 2024; Cırık et al., 2025), the form consists of both closed-ended and open-ended questions. The form assesses the children's sociodemographic characteristics, such as age, gender, and educational status, as well as their past health-related experiences. It also includes questions about the child's current health status, previous hospitalizations, and experiences related to the hospital environment. The section for parents includes closed-ended questions to assess their age, educational status, employment status, family structure, health status, and perceptions and attitudes toward the nursing profession
Nursing Image Perceived by Children Scale
The "Nursing Image Perceived by Children Scale" used in this study was developed by Apaydın Çirik et al. (2025) to assess the perceptions of children aged 8-11 years regarding the nursing profession. The scale consists of 35 items and is administered using a 5-point Likert-type rating system. Participants score each statement from "strongly disagree" to "strongly agree." There are no reverse-scored items. The scale consists of four subscales: professional duties and responsibilities, professional image, perception, and communication. Possible scores range from 35 to 175, with higher scores indicating a more positive image of the nursing profession. As a result of the validity and reliability analyses conducted in the development study, the scale was accepted as a valid and reliable measurement tool for children aged 8-11 years in Turkish society. The total Cronbach alpha coefficient of the scale was calculated as 0.93.
Nursing Image Scale
This scale was developed to assess individuals' perceptions of the nursing profession. The Nursing Image Scale (NUS) was developed by Özsoy (2000) and adapted into Turkish by Çınar and Demir (2009). The scale consists of 28 items and three subscales: overview (7 items), communication (6 items), and professional-educational competencies (15 items). Items are answered on a three-point Likert-type scale: "1 = Disagree," "2 = Partly Agree," and "3 = Agree." Some items are reverse-scored. The total score ranges from 28 to 84, with higher scores reflecting a more positive image of the nursing profession. The Cronbach alpha internal consistency coefficient of the scale was reported as 0.70 in the original study. In the Turkish adaptation study, the alpha values for the sub-dimensions ranged from 0.60 to 0.75, and the test-retest reliability was 0.70.
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