Every individual can communicate that he or she has heard of "Professional Identity" in life. While many individuals can communicate that the term remains familiar, few can descibe what the term means to him or her personally. According to the National League for Nursing, "Professional identity is defined as including both personal and professional development. It involves the internalization of core values and perspectives recognized as integral to the art and science of nursing" (National League for Nursing, 2014). To develop a professional indentity entails far more than acquiring experience in a profession; a professional idenity a mixture of internal and external modifications. While one does gain identity through developing a repuration …show more content…
While I cannot declare that I gained a professional identity this term, as that takes years, I can state that progress is beginning to occur. Of the progress that has transpired, I would state that right now, my professional identity is more of a personal development. The reason that I have not made a great deal of progress in my professional development component of identity is becuase professional identity takes years of practive, experience, and trust within a health care setting. As a nursing student, we will always be viewed as the newby who is inexperienced. I noticed this misperception in the long term clinical setting. Multple students in my clinical group have stated that when he or she went to provide care to a resident, the resident denied his or her care, as the resident wanted only a nurse of CNA to provide care. While this may occur because the residents do not perceive the students as reliable or experienced, it is truly disheartening. We want to provide care, but until we develop a reputation, we will be perceived as …show more content…
Throughout the course I have demonstrated critical thinking in lab, during simulations, and during clinicals at the long term facility. Upon gathering information, I use my knowledge and experiences to analyze the situation, apply my skills, and evulate the situation for a effective solution. To progress as an evidenced-based practioner, I demonstrate client-centered care, implement safety precautions, rely on assertive communication, and document appropriately. Through critically thinking and using an evidenced-based practice, I began to progress as an innovate professional. To illustrate innovating professionalism, I openly communicate and collaborate with others involved in patient care. I ensure patient confidentiality, ethical and moral values, and seek to provide safe, quality patient
Professional identity develops during the course of two to four years one devotes acquiring the master’s degree required for licensure as a professional counselor. Professional identity in general has been defined as “the possession of a core set of values, beliefs, and assumptions about the unique characteristics of one’s selected profession that differentiates it from other professions” (Weinrach, Thomas, & Chan, 2001, p. 168). A
Behaviors associated with nursing professionalism go far beyond how nurses practice in a clinical setting. Alidina describes professionalism as “a multidimensional concept that provides nurses with opportunities to grow personally and professionally (2013, p. 128). This shows that professionalism has many different components. Alidina also uses “Miller’s Wheel of Professionalism.” This model uses a wheel to represent different aspects of professionalism. The different behaviors that are represented are “adherence to code for nurses, community service orientation, Professional Organization Participation, autonomy and self-regulation, Publication and Communication, development and use of theory and research, and continuing education and competence (2013, p. 129-130).
As a scholar and leader in the area of medicine, it is imperative to understand how to work as a team to provide the best possible care to patients. “Educators are responding to complexities of today’s medical knowledge by developing educational programs based on current learning theories, such as enactivism, where learning takes place within teams that are actively engaged in clinical environments” (Davidson, Morgan, & Simons, 2012, p. 291). This results in more patients that can place their trust in physicians and nurses who know how to work together as a team.
The learner must achieve a sense of identity in occupation, politics, and values. Professional identity involves the internalization of core values which becomes evident as the student learns, gains experience, and grows as a professional (Benner et al., 2010). Professional identity is foundational to the assumption of various nursing roles. In the age of collaborative practice, it may be especially challenging for the novice to distinguish nursing practice from that of other health care providers. Experience has taught this learner what to expect and how to respond in a given situation. The proficient learner begins to view the whole situation. This holistic understanding makes decision less difficult (Benner et al., 2010).
“Autonomous nursing practice as defined as full command of expert knowledge and allowing for accountability and authority in decision making” (Creasia & Friberg, 2011, pg. 47). A doctor will more likely see a nurse as a professional once they show competence and autonomy, which in turn, will provide a positive nurse-physician relationship due to the trust built between professionals. A physician must be able to trust a nurse’s judgment and assessment skills to be able to provide a collaborative care for the patient. The wheel of professionalism is designed to compare nurses' professional behavior with other professions, which places university-based education as central to professionalism, which then leads to a strong code of ethics, professional recognition and continuing education to maintain nursing competence (Yam, 2004). As a nurse achieves a status of professionalism, a nurse will view oneself as an equal partner in the health care team, which in turn will boost confidence and support for a more proactive and confident nurse.
160) Knowledge elevates the power of critical thinking. Critical thinking is very essential to work in areas such as Intensive Care Units, Emergency Care Units. Assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation are best done by a BSN than an ADN because of the power of critical thinking. The skills of critical thinking, better problem solving, and development of clinical judgment are important for increase patient acuity. Since BSN is better in critical thinking and evidence based practice, they lower mortality rate significantly. (Aiken, 2003)
This essay focuses on the impact of historical development of nursing on contemporary representations of the nursing profession. It examines the professional identity of nursing and further discusses the contribution of modern nursing, social, cultural and political factors that influences the professional identity of a nurse. The essay also looks into the professional regulations and the role of the nurse’s and midwifery Council (NMC) in the protection of the public. Finally, this essay will discuss nursing education, the media, stereotype, and their impacts on nurses as well as demonstrate my understanding as a student nurse to challenge the professional identity of nurses.
Professional identity is the result of a developmental process that facilitates individuals to reach an understanding of their profession in conjunction with their own self-concept, enabling them to
This essay will focus on how historical developments of nursing impact on contemporary representations of the nursing profession. It will examine professional identity of the profession and further discusses the value of modern nursing, social, cultural and political factors that influence the professional identity of the nurse. I will also discuss the professional regulation and the role of the nurse’s midwifery Council (NMC) in the protection of the public. Finally, this essay will discuss nursing education, the media, stereotype, and their impacts on nurses as well as demonstrate my understanding as a student nurse to challenge the professional identity of nurses.
Professional identity has become a necessary concept to employees who are working in a health and human-serviced environment because it comprehends the image and perceptions of individuals that has based on the way she/ he performs a job or operates within their career field (Brott & Myers, 1999; Smith & Robinson, 1995). Therefore, in nursing occupation, professional identity is considered to be the most important concept that to prove their patients their skills and knowledge in their field. This essay further focuses on the precise definition of professional identity as well as nursing identity, the key industry and quality agencies and association that set standards, guidelines, and codes of practice in nursing and how industry and professional agencies monitor the quality of care and services in professional nursing.
My journey to grow into a professional register nurse is becoming a reality. I have been working all my life to accomplish this goal. However, as I have learned during my reading and research there is a lot more to becoming a professional nurse then just obtaining the title of RN and there is an extensive difference between a RN and LPN that I will discuss in more detail in the second half of this paper. In the meantime let me emphasize the first half of this paper. I am asked to define professional socialization and then summarize the four stages of the process of professional socialization with a rationale, when I read this I just say how, that sounds impossible and then again it just means I am one step closer to learning to be a professional register nurse. On the other hand, to really grow I must examine myself to identify the two barriers that could interfere with me accomplishing the fourth stage of
Kilstoff and Rochester (2004) discussed misperceptions ENs may have regarding the role of the RN and how this impacted on their transition to clinical practice. How these misperceptions affected EN–BN students’ understanding of the learning and teaching strategies utilised in the BN and their development of a sense of purpose was delineated through this present study. Rapley et al. (2006) also highlighted the increased expectations placed upon EN–BN students during clinical placement, and Hylton (2005) discussed how ENs lose a sense of professional identity when assuming the role of BN student. This present study further explored these issues by delineating how participants maintained a dual identity and how this impacted upon their experience
As a competent registered nurse, my career goal is to become a healthcare quality improvement leader, a position that would enhance my commitment in promoting patient safety. I not only believe in enhancing the capacity of other care providers, but also in improving the quality of the healing environment for the benefit of both patients and their care providers. This means not only promoting collaboration with the multidisciplinary teams, but also building the necessary healing partnerships with our patients. To enhance the quality of the healing environment, I aspire to continue analyzing researches for evidence based practices and advocating for their actualization. I will continue focusing my time and energy in encouraging other nurses to improve their skills through formal education, so they can empower themselves as advocates of quality improvement for the benefit of their patients and coworkers.
It is important to integrate the concept professionalism into your nursing career because it allows you to flourish personally as a nurse but more importantly allows the patient to receive the care they deserve. Throughout the course of one’s nursing career there will be many slips and falls. Mistakes will happen but we as nurses are able to reflect and learn from them in a
During the first half of my Integrated Practicum, I was independent for the most time, applying my critical thinking, decision-making, communication, and research abilities, but I also asked for assistance or support from my Preceptor and CCD if difficult question raised. I followed the CHNC standards of building trusting relationship and demonstrated professional accountability, responsibility, and adaptability in approaching clients, groups, community partners, nurses, peers, and other professionals. I worked collaboratively in teams and fostered growth with other nursing students by sharing knowledge or alternative approaches or offering the topics to explore. I am confident that I am gaining the necessary