Role Of Professionalism In Nursing

Infrastructure of the Professional Nurse

There are many occupations filled with hardworking individuals that show dedication to their job daily. These workers can be found in the corner office working for a multi-million-dollar corporation as well as the local fruit stand. Although the pay rate varies dramatically a professional can be found just about any place in the world. Merriam-Webster defines professionalism as “the conduct, aims, or qualities that characterize or mark a profession or a professional person” (2017). Politicians, lawyers, teachers and brokers all exhibit professionalism when it come to their careers. Adherence to a code of conduct and maintaining interaction with their clients and peers in a respectful manner is a part of business. They all are committed to the profession in which they are a part of, though many might say it does not reach the level of commitment of the professional nurse. In the field of nursing, professionalism is much more than being appropriately dressed, completing patient driven

It allows them to properly take care of their patients, coworkers and themselves. The American Nurses Association defines the Standards of Practice as “a competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. The nursing process includes the components of assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Accordingly, the nursing process encompasses significant actions taken by registered nurses and forms the foundation of the nurses decision-making” (ANA, p 4). The professional nurse must incorporate these components into their daily practice to be competent. From the initial screening or triage to patient discharge and subsequent follow up, the nursing process is used in every aspect of patient