The Importance Of Professionalism In The Workplace

When I think of workplace professionalism, what comes to mind first is – ability to keep a proper distance and appropriate closeness to one’s coworkers and customers (patients, clients, etc.) I think the workplace can sometimes become an all-too-comfortable environment. It is easy, especially for those who have had a long acquaintance with one place to consider their workplace a “second home”. It is easy to grow too close to coworkers and start treating them like friends. Because of this, professional duties are often prioritized second to relations with coworkers. My mom, who is a very wise lady, told me once: “always be kind and respectful to your coworkers, but don’t develop close friendships with them.” These words have proved true many …show more content…
To me, this means sincerity in the delivery of customer (or patient) care. Listening with an open mind, being unbiased, and providing quality service no matter the background of the customer. Wanting to be of help for the optimal outcome, not just a mediocre one. In my experience, most coworkers from my previous jobs always worked hard to provide the best customer care. But one other thing I consider to be a crucial part of personal integrity is – maintaining the dignity of that customer (or patient) after care has been provided. I’ve witnessed this integrity “rule” being broken many times. I will provide an …show more content…
“Morally responsible nursing consists of being able to recognize and respond to unethical practices or failure to provide quality patient care” (LaSala, C.A., Bjarnason, D, 2010). Nurses often stumble into situations that contradict with ethical reasoning for best patient outcomes. Moral courage – the skill to stand up and say what is right in terms of patient care – is key in nursing professionalism, because it could be the deciding factor in the outcome of the