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Professional Identity In Nursing: A Case Study

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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

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