schools, as an inclusion aid. In addition, I also volunteered as a Sunday school teacher and secretary for two years at my church. Furthermore, I also worked at the Neurosurgical Intensive Care Unit of the University of Illinois Hospital as a Customer Service Assistant. My pursuit to blend into different roles in the unit has led me to be a vibrant and congruent part of the Neurosurgical ICU Team. This experience has enhanced my level of compliance and professionalism with patients, families and…
A True Professional What does it mean to be a professional? Some people say it simply means showing up to work and doing your job. Others might say being a professional requires a certain swagger about yourself, a demeanor that’s confident and ready to take on any challenge that is thrown your way without you sacrificing your composure. To be a professional air traffic controller means all these things and more. Part of developing this professionalism as an air traffic controller is learning the…
Being professional in the school setting is just as important as being professional in one's personal life. What one does in their own time is a direct reflection of who that person really is. By being a member of the United States Army, I have learned to live a respectful and professional lifestyle. Being a good influence to others in terms of personal wellness has always been a passion of mine. I will reflect on my learning experiences, learning process, as well as discuss my personal plan of…
All registered health professionals in Australia are, under the National Law, required to undertake Continuing Professional Development (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, 2015). Continuing Professional Development or CPD is the way through which professionals preserve, enhance, and expand their knowledge and skills that are required of them throughout their professional career (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, 2015). These learning activities would help ensure that a…
excellence of going above and beyond basic requirements”. Professionalism is extremely valued in the workplace, and it entails many characteristics or attributes. From having a professional appearance to netiquetting skills; professionalism can determine who gets hired and who does not (Granowski, 2012). First, being professional in the job search is important because it creates boundaries, and it ensures that those boundaries are not violated.…
Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) developed a white paper on the profession of arms to highlights the necessity for a professional force in a time of persistent conflict (Profession of Arms, 2010). Today’s Army is a unique profession comprised of professional Soldiers whose dedication to the profession and the nation guarantee the success of the mission. The Army as a Professional Force According to the Profession of Arms (2010), a profession is an occupation characterized by highly…
Professionalism in Human Resources In the Army, the services performed keep evolving into something better. Human Resource services being one of those services contributing to this advancement of change. Throughout the context of this paper the importance of a Human Resource Sergeant and its significance in the Profession of Arms will be addressed. What It Means to Be a Human Resources Profession Human Resources is a profession where eyes are always on the people serving in those…
Although it’s sad we judge people, appearance is one of the biggest factors in deciding immediately whether you like or dislike someone. Next, an individual’s demeanor and how one carries themselves is another trait that is often overlooked. In a professional setting, there needs to…
time mentally and physically is a must if you’re being professional. If you made a mistake, then own up to it and never point fingers. 2.…
So what exactly does it mean to be a competent professional? How is competence assessed and maintained in the field of Human Services or others? And what exactly does ethics and the law have to do with competence? As a professional we need to ensure we answer these questions to ourselves so we may fully understand the important role competency plays in our unique job skill. Competence can be found in many shapes and forms and can be gained or lost at different periods of your life even when it's…