Nursing Professionalism In Nursing

Introduction Professionalism, within the nursing context, can be a concept that is complex. The definition of professionalism, according to the textbook, Nursing Now!, is “The demonstration of high-level personal, ethical, and skill characteristics of a member of a profession” (Catalano, 2017, p. 5). There are many characteristics that define professionalism in the workplace and actions that a nurse can take to portray a professional attitude and manner. In nursing school, professionalism is taught in the classroom using different examples of education.

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Characteristics Nurses are made up and formed by a wide variety of characteristics to define the foundation of each individual. These characteristics play a huge role in the professional aspect of their life. Some of the main characteristics that define a nurse include compassion, good communication skills, emotional stability, respect for others, time management, flexibility with

5). Being accountable for one’s own actions is held at a high professional standard because it is important when the lives of others are on the line. This leads to nurses having more autonomy within the nursing scope of practice. “Autonomy is being self-directed and independent in accomplishing goals and advocating for other. Professional nurses make choices and accept responsibility for the outcomes of their actions” (Potter, Perry, Hall, & Stockert, 2017, p. 324). Professional actions not only apply in the work place. Nurses are held to a higher standard outside of the workplace by their actions, attitudes, dress, and behavior. It’s the image that a nurse decides to create for him or herself and take responsibility for, that portrays