The effect of the training program developed in line with professional values model on the perception of professional values and job satisfaction of pediatric nurses

Objective: This study was conducted to determine the effect of the Professional Values Training Program developed in line with Professional Values Model on the perception of professional values and job satisfaction of pediatric nurses. Method: The study is non-randomized experimental study that measures with pre-test and post-test which includes intervention and control groups. This study was conducted between December 2018 and May 2019. The sample of the study consisted of 40 intervention and 40 control group pediatric nurses who work at Akdeniz University Hospital and the University of Health Sciences Antalya Training and Research Hospital. The intervention group nurses were administered to Professional Values Training Program which was developed in line with Professional Values Model. Data were collected by using the Individual Identification Form, the Nurses' Professional Values Scale (NPVS-R) and the Healthcare Environment Survey (HES). Results: In the intervention group, pre-test and post-test total score of NPVS-R were 93.28 (SD=13.54), 118.83 (SD=14.75) and pre-test and post-test mean score of the HES were 4.32 (SD = 0.79), 4.86 (SD = 0.54). In the control group, pre-test and post-test total score of the NPVS-R were 96.53 (SD=9.93), 95.93 (SD=15.44) and pre-test and post-test mean score of the HES were 4.08 (SD=0.92), 4.02 (SD = 0.91). After Professional Values Training Program, it was observed that there was a statistically significant increase in professional values and job satisfaction scores of the nurses in the intervention group compared to the nurses in the control group. It has been found that there is a significant positive relationship between professional values and job satisfaction levels of pediatric nurses (p<.05). Conclusion: It was determined that Professional Values Training Program which was developed in line with Professional Values Model had a statistically significant effect on the perception of professional values and job satisfaction levels of pediatric nurses. Key words: professional values, job satisfaction, pediatric nurse, Professional Values Model, training program