Self-Confidence: A Concept Analysis

Abstract

Self-confidence is important for both students and professional nurses to possess. Because nursing practitioners must exude confidence, clarification of its meaning is necessary. Walker and Avant's (2005) eight-step method of concept analysis was used as the framework for this examination. As a result of the analysis, three defining attributes of self-confidence were realized: belief in positive achievements, persistence, and self-awareness. Nursing faculty must be cognizant of the phenomena that are prerequisite to self-confidence and promote them in nursing students. Achieving self-confidence will allow more autonomous practice to be built, ultimately benefiting those recipients of nursing care.