...Professionalism in a Clinical Nursing Setting Professionalism in a Clinical Nursing Setting Customer Inserts His/her Name University Name Introduction: Professionalism holds within its ambit several factors that combine to give it a collective meaning. It is marked by achieving an alignment between one’s attitude and the expectations of his profession. Professionalism is the part and parcel of all major professions of the world and clinical nursing is no exception in this regard. Moreover, professional behaviors are the true manifestation of professional attitudes and hence the importance of professionalism in clinical nursing can not be over emphasized. Cambridge Dictionary defines professionalism as follows: “Having the type of job that is respected because it involves a high level of education and training” OR “Having the qualities that connect you with trained and skilled people, such as effectiveness, skill, organization, and seriousness of manner” (Cambridge Dictionary). Therefore it becomes crystal clear that adhering to defined rules, regulations and procedures is the utmost pre-requisite to professionalism because of which it holds paramount significance for all professions including clinical nursing. Without specific knowledge and skilled training pertinent to a field, the true essence of professionalism can not be materialized. Attributes of Professionalism: There are numerous vital elements of professionalism out of which following are some of the essential attributes...
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...Development. Introduction Standards of practice and professional accountability are inextricably woven together. Standards describe the "what and how" of delivering nursing care. Professional accountability is creating the standards, meeting those standards, holding peers to the standards, and revising the standards when needed. As your e-text describes "Standards of practice are the "what" and describe a competent level of nursing care. Standards ofprofessional performance are the "how" of nursing (Cresaia & Friberg, 2010). The ANA's Scope and Standards of Clinical Nursing Practice (2004) describe both the "what" and "how" of professional nursing. This document outlines nine specific standards that describe the level of competence required in the role of the professional nurse (American Nurses Association, 2004). The model in your e-text that depicts professionalism provides a graphic display of all the essential elements which nurses need to include in their practice to support professional development. The ANA's Code of Ethics for Nurses (2001) makes it clear that nurses are accountable for their judgments and actions independent of hospitals, physicians, or other health care organizations. Nurses are accountable for themselves to the patient, the public, other health care team members, and members of the nursing profession. Standards of practice are developed and found in professional specialty nursing organizations, education institutions, state boards of nursing, and other...
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... After the completion of nursing education, all prospective registered nurses are required to take their NCLEX – RN exam. “Entry into the practice of nursing is regulated by the licensing authorities within each of the NCSBN member board jurisdictions (state, commonwealth and territorial boards of nursing). To ensure public protection, each jurisdiction requires candidates for licensure to pass an examination that measures the competencies needed to perform safely and effectively as a newly licensed, entry-level registered nurse (RN).” (e.g; Wendt, Kenny, Schultz. 2011. P.8). There are four categories within the NCLEX-RN exam. These include: Safe and Effective Care Environment, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Psychosocial integrity and Physiological integrity (P.9). Once the applicant has passed the NCLEX-RN exam they can be employed at various healthcare settings such as acute, long term care, or community based settings. There are many ways to obtain your education in nursing. One path is the Associates Degree in Nursing. The Associate’s Degree is offered at community colleges and junior colleges and is typically “two years in length and consists of a balance between general education and clinical nursing courses, all of which carry academic credit.” (Creasia & Friberg. Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice, 5th Edition. Mosby, 102010. p. 26). Within the Associate’s Degree, students learn professionalism, collaboration and critical...
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...replication study. Nursing Ethics, 18(1), 54-63. doi: 10.1177/0969733010386162 The authors of this article were one Shelia Catlett of Western Kentucky University and Fairview Community Clinic, USA and one Sherry R Lovan also from Western Kentucky University, USA. Both authors conducted a qualitative research study, which was also a replication of a study published in 2002, investigating the qualities of a good nurse and the role ethics plays in decision making. Ethics refers to the moral code for nursing and is based on obligation to service and respect for human life. Ethical Knowledge occurs as moral dilemmas arise in situations of ambiguity and uncertainty, and when consequences are difficult to predict (McEwen Wills, 2011). Ethics in nursing is used to guide and direct nurses conduct and practices. It requires experiential of social values and ethical reasoning. Its main focus is on matters of obligation, what ought to be done, what is right, wrong and responsible. The study implemented modification related to the research questions, sample selection, data collection and Atlas.ti software for qualitative data for the purpose of providing ease of coding, viewing, mapping and storing the data for retrieval analysis. The main focus of this replication study was to understand what it means to be a good nurse and do the right thing. This research provided current and allied literature to the relationship between ethics and good nursing practice. They study was carried...
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...Running Head: BSN PROFESSIONALLY MOVING FORWARD BSN Professionally Moving Forward Annemarie Rivaldo-Lindner The College at Brockport State University of New York Introduction It is a matter of professional choice at this point. Registered nurses can either, continue their education and earn a baccalaureate, or remain licensed with their associate degree. Both of these degrees allow a registered nurse to take the same exam for licensure. The level of education has proven that those who have completed a higher degree earn more money and have more opportunity for advancement. The registered nurse by some may be viewed more as a trade and not a profession, if those nurses have completed the level of associate degree. There is action being and been taken by other countries to make it mandatory for registered nurses to receive their baccalaureate in order to become licensed and practice. Baccalaureate nursing has proven better patient outcomes, than by those registered nurses licensed with an associate degree. Baccalaureate registered nurses earn a higher salary and have more opportunity for advancement; they are able to handle situations which require critical thinking skills and a more complex patient assignment. Pro’s and Con’s There are points in which an associate degree registered nurse will remain just that. The registered nurse role is extremely demanding. The idea of working 8-12 hours...
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...NUR 108 Calendar Fall 2015 WEEK/DATE/TOPIC | CLASS PREPARATION | DUE BY START OF CLASS | WEEK 1: 8/26/15Course Introduction | Readings in BB: 1) “Baccalaureate Essentials” pp. 1-10 2) “Future of Nursing” 3) “ANA Scopes and Standards Update” 4) Review “History of Nursing Fact Sheet”Assignment in Chabner: pp. 2-14 | Student Information Sheet (submit in BB prior to class) | WEEK 2: 9/02/15Secret to Academic SuccessStudent Council Nominees | Readings in BB: 1) “SMART Goals”Assignment in Chabner: pp. 15-27 | Obstacles to Academic Success Worksheet (bring to class)Image of Journal Nursing Entry in BB | WEEK 3: 9/09/15Settings and Methods for Nursing EducationGuest Speaker: Dr. Kirkpatrick | Readings in BB: 1) “High Fidelity Patient Simulation in Nursing Education”Assignment in Chabner: pp. 28-43 | Personal Plan for Academic Success in BB dropbox | WEEK 4: 9/16/15Socialization into NursingGuest Speakers: Student Organization, Cooperative and Study Abroad representativesMeet in DLR Atrium | Readings in BB: 1) “Role of Professional Organizations in Advocating for the Nursing Profession”Readings in “Ten Steps…” pp. 2-49Assignment in Chabner: pp. 236-239 | Quiz #1 on Chabner pp. 2-49, online in BB (quiz will close ten minutes before start of class) | WEEK 5: 9/23/15Personal and Professional Responsibilities: Evidence Based Practice, Finding the EvidenceGuest Speakers: Vicki Killion & Bethany McGowen Overview of Paper & APA | Readings in BB: 1) “Igniting...
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...Introduction The nursing education is an exciting, challenging adventure that will demand much of nursing students in terms of time and energy. Nursing is a profession that requires alleviating the pain and promoting the health of others. And the primary aim of nursing is the goodness of others; it is a value laden profession. This specific nature of nursing requires nurses to do what is right during their practice. A nursing student encounters complex situations and conflicts which can not be resolved only through theoretical knowledge and skills. Moreover, the nursing students are seeking professional knowledge as they go on through series of studies and practice. Such situations may involve moral components that require the skills of ethical decision making for nurses. Yet, learning the skills of ethical decision making can not be enough to resolve ethical problems due to many factors including the complex nature of a given problem. Pursuing the professionalism in the medicine industry gives a lot of stress in the part of the students especially when they are entering the world of the real nursing duty. Factors Affecting the Academics of the Students One study identified the various problems of the nursing students and pointing out that the main cause of these problems is a big amount of stress during their life a student. Nursing students, actually in a broad sense, all of the students’ faces some series of challenges and stressors. But more likely, the nursing...
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...Introduction The nursing education is an exciting, challenging adventure that will demand much of nursing students in terms of time and energy. Nursing is a profession that requires alleviating the pain and promoting the health of others. And the primary aim of nursing is the goodness of others; it is a value laden profession. This specific nature of nursing requires nurses to do what is right during their practice. A nursing student encounters complex situations and conflicts which can not be resolved only through theoretical knowledge and skills. Moreover, the nursing students are seeking professional knowledge as they go on through series of studies and practice. Such situations may involve moral components that require the skills of ethical decision making for nurses. Yet, learning the skills of ethical decision making can not be enough to resolve ethical problems due to many factors including the complex nature of a given problem. Pursuing the professionalism in the medicine industry gives a lot of stress in the part of the students especially when they are entering the world of the real nursing duty. Factors Affecting the Academics of the Students One study identified the various problems of the nursing students and pointing out that the main cause of these problems is a big amount of stress during their life a student. Nursing students, actually in a broad sense, all of the students’ faces some series of challenges and stressors. But more likely, the nursing...
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...Educational Competencies of Today’s Registered Nurse Introduction The definition of a nurse makes no mention between an associate degree registered nurse and baccalaureate degree registered nurse. Merriam-Webster defines a nurse as “a person who cares for the sick and infirm; specifically: a licensed health-care professional who practices independently or is supervised by a physician” (Merriam-Webster, 2013). All nurses seem the same, each one working side by side to ensure no harm comes to their patient. It is only when comparing degrees that one will see a difference in skillset between the associate and baccalaureate registered nurse. Educational Inequality There has been a push for several years, for the baccalaureate to be entry level for professional nursing. The proposal is endorsed by many entities such as the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), the Carnegie Foundation, as well as the United States Army, Navy, Marines, and Air Force (The Impact of Education on Nursing Practice, 2012). As much as nurses feel they acquired a good education, compared to other health care professions, they are the least educated when compared to physicians, social workers, dieticians and physical therapists (Benner, Sutphen, Leonard, & Day, 2009). With the complexity of the equipment and level of care, nurses must be highly educated. This will place nurses on the same educational level as other healthcare disciplines. Associate Degree Nurse Associate degree nurse...
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...Introduction For this assignment, I was asked to write about my goals. At first I had so many things going through my mind. I have separated them into my career and personal goals both long-term and short-term. I also identified the skills needed to accomplish my goals. Mastering techniques in research, teamwork, communication, and certifications I must possess. There are also milestones and barriers that I have to overcome to achieve my goals. My goals must be set to give me focus on advancing my career and accomplishing my goals. “Goal-setting is one of the foundational cornerstones of everything - our success, the way we make choices with our time, the quality of life we will live - everything is impacted when we have clear, written goals.” (“Setting goals is important,” 2010 para 4). Professional short and long- term goals My professional short-term goal is to become a critical care nurse. I want to increase my critical thinking skills from a novice to an expert. A critical care nurse is a nurse who can remain calm in a complex emergency situation. A critical care nurse is an expert in using special equipment while providing effective patient care. Always at the ready to provide care in a crisis patient, provide family education and collaborate multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care are also vital for a critical care nurses (Cottrel, 2010). My long term-goal, professionally, is to become a clinical educator. Mateo (1998) described clinical educator...
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...Leadership Prof. Monstade February 04, 2012 Leadership Cumulative Essay Introduction This essay will give insight into the author’s point of view on several facets of nursing today. The information provided will speak to lessons learned in the Everest College Nursing program. Topics covered shall consist of a reflection of the personal nursing philosophy, impact and concepts of the Nursing Code of Ethics and how it applies to Nursing as a profession, the concept of patient centered care, use of technology in documentation, and the leadership aspects that are considered as a new graduate. Leadership aspects entail team leading, delegation, and role transition from graduate to RN. This is the point of view of the author and information given here will be both objective and subjective. Nursing Philosophy In a previous paper written, the reflection of this student’s own nursing philosophy seemed to coincide with that of Florence Nightingale as well as Dorothy Orem. Orem’s school of thought leans toward the nurse having a large hand in aiding a patient to achieve total self-sustainability. Dorothy Orem’s theory is actually three separate theories that work synergistically. These theories are the theory of self-care, theory of self-care deficit, and the theory of Nursing systems. This works well for a patient, when achieved, due to the self-care aspect. Someone whom is actively involved in their own progress displays...
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...partial fulfillment of the requirements of NURS 4585 RN - BSN Capstone Tammy Eades, MSN, RN May 7, 2015 Online RN-BSN Introduction As a student, nursing school is filled with tremendous amounts of material an individual will need to know to begin a profession of caring. The material learned in different areas of nursing can be overwhelming. This is hardly the beginning of what a nursing student needs to prepare to be successful. A student must also determine what philosophy of nursing they will follow in combination with clinical knowledge. An individual’s philosophy of nursing will make a Nurse love or hate their new profession. Along with clinical knowledge, students are introduced to nursing theorists that will help guide young nurses. Florence Nightingale and many others have developed theories that inspire students to be passionate about caring for others in need. At its core, nursing is taking care of sick patients and making them feel better, comfortable, cared for, and safe. These are the basics of what it means to be a nurse and before an individual learns the clinical theory one must have the desire to do the basics. Before RN-BSN Program The whole concept of taking care of sick people was not an appealing one. The idea of changing an adult diaper or cleaning a decubitus ulcer sounded disgusting. There was absolutely nothing about nursing that called to me. Then it happened, my father became sick, he was told that he had a heart attack. He needed open heart surgery...
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...Practitioners. A nurse practitioner (NP) is a nurse with a graduate degree in advanced practice nursing. The NP has completed a nurse practitioner program in primary health care and has advanced knowledge and clinical expertise in assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and health care management. The nurse practitioner provides wide-ranging and constant care to patients in a variety of medical settings. There are a number of challenges facing nurse practitioners. The need for a more flexible and progressive approach to a nurse practitioner's delivery of care is a fundamental challenge. Much of the work traditionally carried out by general practitioners will need to be delegated to properly trained personnel such as nurse practitioners. This means that the ability to work with the medical profession and with other healthcare professionals is most important to the leadership challenges facing nurses. This is particularly important in poorer communities where access to a general physician is limited. Nurses in these settings will be relied on in such areas as providing medical advice, assessing illnesses and injuries, screening and categorizing patients, monitoring and care for patients with chronic illnesses, prescribing and interpreting diagnostic tests, health promotion and education, nutritional advice, breast and cervical screening...etc. The challenges that are most significant to nursing staff are to make a distinction with their roles among other health professionals, and...
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...InterContiential University Systems in Healthcare April 2013 Abstract The unabated continuation of rapid increase and broken parts of the health profession is very complex. This paper will explore the complexity of health organization as it related to individuals today. The best practice with health care systems comes from three major groups to help improve the necessary components for survival. “Communication is critical. Everyone should have sufficient opportunity to be heard and participate in primary scenarios affecting the health outcome for the community” (Griffin, 2002). Healthcare Organizations & Their Environments Introduction The United States health care system is unnecessary fragmented which is somewhat the central feature. The delivery system is continually undergoing critical changes periodically. Throughout the century rapid changes to the health care system is always redefining new ways about how new technology along with what kind of health care workers that will be needed. Where they should practice and how much they need to get paid. Health care becomes more sophisticated with new technology on what is needed, and how much the individual cost will be paying. The profession of nursing is rooted in history through the many shapes of social, political, and economic forces. Some health care workers do not have consisted well-defined roles. Who does what in health care are some...
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...Introduction Social media has promoted communication. It has gathered people from all over the world to interact electronically without any movement. Social media tools such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Blogs and Twitter have enabled people to exchange information irrespective of where the person is located. Despite its advantages, social media may negatively affect healthcare because the healthcare providers are supposed to maintain confidentiality on patient’s personal information and medical history. The healthcare providers are supposed to comply with HIPAA privacy and security rule while using social media in order to evade lawsuits as a result of disclosing patient’s information on social media platforms. Based on Rienton (2013) examples, it...
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