Essay On Professional Nursing

The history of the nursing profession can be traced far back pioneers like Florence Nightingale. Florence transformed the status of nursing from a domestic service to that of a professional image. Over the years the nursing profession have undergone immerse revolution to become one of the respected profession in the modern era. The American Nurses Association (ANA) defines nursing as “the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations.” (ANA, 2010 p. 1). From this definition. It is clear that nursing profession centered on a selfless desire to provide care to patient. This paper would focus on understanding what it means to be a professional nurse, characteristics of a professional nurse, and how I would uphold the values and ethics of the nursing profession. …show more content…
Through life experiences, I have developed the art of listening. I will ensure to listen to the complete message communicated when providing patient care. Another characteristic I possess is a caring nature. I believe that caring attitude is demonstrated by a nurse's ability to embody the five core values of professional nursing. I further will demonstrate caring by showing empathy for people when appropriate. A third characteristic I will use in my professional practice is accountability. I believe in holding myself accountable for my actions regardless of the result. By demonstrating my ability to be accountable, I make sure that my patient, coworkers and peers feel respected, develop a sense of trust and valued with cares I