According to Cheraghi, M.A., et al (2014), “Nursing professionalism has a complex nature with multi dimensions” (p.10 ).This article explains that there are many factors that contribute to how professionalism is displayed by a nurse. For example, your experience. The length of service in your field. All of the years that you have worked and acquired experience plays a part in your professionalism.…
A nurse will show professionalism at all times. It 's a choice and essential to show accountability, honesty and effort on a daily basis. Being a nurse means to have compassion, gratitude, patience and open-mindedness. No matter the situation having commitment, respect and faith is necessary when providing care to all patients. However, be able to display assertiveness as an advocate, teacher, and colleague.…
Introduction The role of a nurse has been changeable at best and its route into professionalism has been fraught with an arduous struggle to improve education and standards. When considering these standards it is important to examine the differences between regulatory and professional nursing agencies, to understand the code of ethics that guide nursing practice and to be able to effect the professional traits from this code of ethics into practice. During the evolution of nursing, various theories have developed.…
Professionalism is being a good listener, motivator, patience and culturally sensitive. Nurses are constantly on the move, but making time to really listen to any individual, especially patient can make a huge difference. A motivator to self, peers and patient to do good and know that anything is possible if we just learn to rise and believe that we can do it. People failed because the motivation to be a better version of themselves are often lost. With the assistance of a motivator, the negative can turn into positive aspect of life.…
My professional status as a RN will be discussed based on the Behavioral Inventory for Professionalism in Nursing of Miler, Adams, and Beck. This instrument directs the RN to self- evaluate his/her professionalism and seek a higher degree of professionalism in nursing (Miller, Adams, & Beck, 1993). Regarding my educational background, I have an ASN degree and a BA degree in Sociology. I am continuing my education to receive a BSN. Having my ASN and BA, this will enable me to achieve my BSN in only one year.…
Professional Practice Professional practice in nursing is necessary to the health care system and team. The primary focus of professional practitioners is to bridge the theory practice gap, by combining it within the curriculum(Iwasiw & Goldenberg, 2015). The professional practitioner assists the patients in the establishing the responsible self-care behaviors. This will assist in the achievement of identifying, analyzing, applying the concepts that will affect the clients optimal effective care throughout the life (Iwasiw & Goldenberg, 2015).…
Professional practice organizations represent professionals from various healthcare organizations that work towards a common goal of enhancing and endorsing the nursing profession they are associated with. Supporting and participating in a local and national professional organization has several benefits as well as drawbacks. Joining a professional organization especially the Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) related organization like the Greater Atlanta CNS meeting will benefit me in several different ways. First, it will give me an opportunity to network with CNSs from different hospitals. According to Frank (2005), networking outside your place of employment helps broaden your perspective of the healthcare market.…
Professionalism is a popular issue leading the healthcare system. The Article Professionalism: good for patients and health care organizations by Brennan, M. D., & Monson, V addressee the role that health care organization can play in establishing that are conducive to the consistent expression. The article identifies some important strategies that can help promote combined organizational and individual approaches. Health care professions must place the need to the patient ahead of anything else. Professionalism plays a big role in shaping the healthcare organizations; it will help the organizations have a strong interpersonal relationship.…
According to Health Professional Council Authority (2015) conduct pathway “allows the council to manage notifications (complaints) that may constitute unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct”. Furthermore, according to Staunton and Chiarella (2013) “unsatisfactory professional conduct includes conduct that is substantially below the standard reasonably expected of a registered health care practitioner of an equivalent level of training or experience”. Based on the case study of Conyard [2015], the nurse was not able to recognise and respond to the deteriorating condition of the patient when the vital signs were in the red zone, in addition, the nurse was not able to document all the necessary assessments and plan of care. According to the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care (2011), recognising and responding to deteriorating patient includes measurement and documentation of observations, escalation of care, activating rapid response system and communicating with the team about the clinical deterioration. The nurse would have recognised, responded and correctly followed the protocols by communicating with the multidisciplinary team immediately without delay.…
Professional roles Lori Wilson WGU Differences between a regulatory agency and a professional nursing organization Regulatory bodies regulate professionals in the public interest while organizations advocate on behalf of members for professional and public policy matters. The government has mandated regulatory bodies for health professionals to handle professionals in the interest of the public. The body protects the public by gearing the professionals to provide safe, ethical and competent care. Some duties of regulatory bodies include registration, standards of professional ethics, continuing competence/quality assurance, inquiry, discipline and standards of professional ethics.…
These negative images and stereotypes exist because nurses allow them to. The Nursing Profession: Discussion Paper states, “Nurse should work harder to communicate both their professionalism and their contribution to the health care system.” By communicating to both the staff and the patients, they are clearing up the misconceptions about themselves. Another way nurses can promote their positive image is by keeping up with how society obtains information. The article states, “To be given due recognition, nurses could profit from using social media such as the internet and YouTube.”…
Transition into the Professional Nursing Role The final months of nursing school can be a nerve racking time because there are numerous steps to take and consider. In addition to registering for the NCLEX, working on ATI, preparing for our final exam, we are also researching and applying for jobs. This can be an overwhelming time, but it is also a very exciting adventure because we are seeing everything we have worked for fall into place. I will be seeking employment in Denver, Colorado but will be sitting for my license in Ohio then transferring it.…
Professional identity can be defined as ‘A sense of oneself that is influenced by characteristics, norms, and values of the nursing discipline, resulting in an individual thinking, acting, and feeling like a nurse (Giddens, 2017). The profession of nursing represents many values that need to reflect in a nurse’s beliefs and behaviours. There are many factors involved in excelling in the nursing discipline such as acquiring knowledge, which can be used in all given situations throughout professional practice. This essay will present the importance of developing and maintaining a professional identity throughout one’s nursing career, as it is beneficial for the reputation of the Nursing discipline. Professional standards need to put into place…
Journal: Professional Nursing Organizations There are many professional nursing organizations available to join. Choosing the nursing organization that is the right fit for you and that will enhance your knowledge can be a daunting task. We will look at the American Nursing Association (ANA) and the Society for Vascular Surgery Nursing (SVN). ANA held it first convention in 1896 under the name of Nurses Associated Alumnae of the United States and Canada; becoming the ANA in 1911.…
In order to be a nurse, one must act professionally and demonstrate professionalism. Nurses are viewed with a high standard and it is important to keep these standards when caring…