JCNRJournal of Clinical and Nursing Research2208-36852208-3693Bio-Byword Scientific Publishing Pty. Ltd.10.26689/jcnr.v9i1.9495ArticleA Scoping Review on the Professional Self-Concept of Undergraduate Nursing Studentshttps://artdesignp.com/journal/JCNR/9/1/10.26689/jcnr.v9i1.9495WangJuan,WuZhilian,TianZheng,YangWenwen,WuHaiyan,SunZhangzhen,GaoLishuo2025912025-02-13Objective: To conduct a scoping review of research on the professional self-concept (PSC) of undergraduate nursing students, comprehensively analyzing its status, influencing factors, and significance, and providing a reference for enhancing the PSC of undergraduate nursing students in China. Methods: Using the methodological framework of Arksey and O’Malley’s scoping review, six literature databases were searched, including CNKI, Wanfang, Chinese Biomedical Literature Database, PudMed, Web of Science, and ScienceDirect. Studies on the factors influencing undergraduate nursing students’ PSC from database inception to July 31, 2023, were reviewed and data extracted. Results: A total of 1,955 articles were retrieved, and 27 studies were included. The current status of PSC primarily focuses on self-perception. Factors influencing undergraduate nursing students’ PSC are mainly individual and demographic, while external factors include various teaching methods and environments. PSC impacts professional maturity, mental health, self-concept, and pre-internship stress among nursing students. Conclusion: PSC profoundly influences undergraduate nursing students’ future career choices and professional development. Nursing educators and administrators should adopt measures to enhance and improve PSC levels, thereby fostering a larger pool of nursing professionals.

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