Demonstrate principles of professional identity and professionalism for the nurse within the context of regulatory and practice standards.
Scenario
You are assigned to discuss your professional identity with your peers on the unit during a meeting and have decided to present the attributes using an infographic. The goal is to encourage all nurses to examine attributes and identify their professional identity to improve professionalism in the healthcare setting. As a nurse leader, you want your infographic to include the attributes that have guided your growth within the profession. As a leader of the unit, you work to grow the nurses on the unit and want to encourage them to identify their professional identity as the leaders to focus on succession planning. Your goal is to develop your infographic and share with other nurses to encourage them to examine the attributes to grow within the profession.
Instructions
Create an infographic that includes the attributes you believe support your professional identity. Include the following:
- Identify 10 attributes that form your professional identity based on professional standards.
- Reflect on why each of the attributes were selected for your professional identity.
- Determine the attributes that are important for nurse leaders.
- Identify how diversity and teamwork plays a role in developing your professional identity.
- Provide stated ideas with professional language and attribution for credible sources with correct APA citation, spelling, and grammar.
Resources
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Professional Identity and Professionalism for Nurses
As nurses, we are held to high standards of professional conduct and practice. Our professional identity is defined by the attributes we exhibit as we carry out our duties. Here are ten attributes that form my professional identity, based on professional standards:
- Accountability: Taking responsibility for my actions and decisions, and being answerable to patients, colleagues, and regulatory bodies.
- Compassion: Showing empathy and care towards patients, regardless of their background or circumstances.
- Ethical practice: Adhering to ethical principles in all aspects of my practice, including confidentiality, autonomy, and informed consent.
- Lifelong learning: Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance my knowledge and skills to improve patient outcomes.
- Advocacy: Speaking up for the rights of patients and empowering them to make informed decisions about their care.
- Cultural competence: Understanding and respecting diverse cultural and religious beliefs to provide individualized, patient-centered care.
- Communication: Effectively communicating with patients, families, and colleagues to promote collaboration and enhance patient outcomes.
- Teamwork: Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive and holistic care to patients.
- Innovation: Seeking new approaches to care and implementing evidence-based practices to improve patient outcomes.
- Leadership: Serving as a role model and guiding others to promote excellence in nursing practice.
These attributes were selected for my professional identity because they align with the nursing practice standards outlined by regulatory bodies such as the American Nurses Association (ANA) and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN).
As a nurse leader, the attributes that are important include accountability, ethical practice, communication, teamwork, innovation, and leadership. Nurse leaders should serve as role models for their colleagues and foster a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Diversity and teamwork play a significant role in developing my professional identity. As a nurse, it is essential to understand and respect the diverse backgrounds and beliefs of patients to provide culturally sensitive care. In a team setting, diversity can enhance collaboration and promote innovative approaches to care.
Sources:
American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (4th ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2015). The nurse practice act and regulations in the respective states. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/Nurse-Practice-Act-and-Regulations_2015.pdf
APA Citation:
American Nurses Association. (2021). Nursing: Scope and standards of practice (4th ed.). Silver Spring, MD: Author.
National Council of State Boards of Nursing. (2015). The nurse practice act and regulations in the respective states. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbn.org/Nurse-Practice-Act-and-Regulations_2015.pdf