Mediating role of ethical sensitivity in the relationship between empathy and professional values among nursing master's students in China: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT: In the evolving landscape of nursing education in China, where only 0.2% of clinical nurses hold master's degrees, upholding professional values among nursing students is crucial in ensuring good patient, nurse, and organization outcomes. Empathy and ethical sensitivity are pivotal in shaping professional values, affecting decision-making, stress management, and nurse-patient relationships. Yet, the underlying mechanisms of empathy and ethical sensitivity in enhancing professional values among nursing master's students remain underexplored. This cross-sectional study aims to test and compare 2 mediation models with empathy and ethical sensitivity as mediators in affecting professional values among nursing master's students in China. From September to October 2023, 236 nursing master's stud

SUBMITTER: Fan S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977700 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature