Professionalism (3) - DEFINITION- 1: value driven concept
2: legal and ethical contract between health care professionals and public
3: defined by 10 key attributes
RNs (as defined by CNA) (6) - DEFINITION- 1: self-regulated health care professionals
2: work autonomously and in collaboration wi...
Professionalism (3) - DEFINITION- 1: value driven concept
2: legal and ethical contract between health care professionals and public
3: defined by 10 key attributes
RNs (as defined by CNA) (6) - DEFINITION- 1: self-regulated health care professionals
2: work autonomously and in collaboration with others
3: enable individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations to achieve their
optimal level of health
4: coordinate health care
5: deliver direct services
6: support clients in their self-care decisions and actions in situations of health, illness,
injury and disability across lifespan
Inter-professional relationships (1) - DEFINITION- 1: involving a variety of health care
professionals
(professional scope)
Intra-professional relationships (1) - DEFINITION- 1: involving nurses from other nursing
regulated designations
(professional scope)
Intersectoral relationships (1) - DEFINITION- 1: involving the public
(professional scope)
Intrapersonal Professional (3.6) - DEFINITION- 1: refers to the self
2: able to meet professional obligations
3: Nurses =
a) maintain professional standards
b) demonstrate life-long learning
c) have self-awareness d)develop and practice sound clinical reasoning and clinical
judgement skills
e) demonstrate work-life balance + fitness to practice
f) are organized, flexible, and motivated
Interpersonal Professionalism (1.5) - DEFINITION- 1: achieved when nurses nurture
relationships that benefit client care/health care system, for example:
a) acting as a role model and leader
b) supporting quality safe care environments
c) enabling person-centered and evidence-informed practice
d) collaborating with the interprofessional team
e) asking for help when required
,Public Professionalism (2.3) - DEFINITION- 1: achieved by:
a) following an ethical code
b) adhering to health care policies
c) practicing cultural safety and social justice
2: proactive participation in the public policy arena is a key to excellence in clinical
practice, scholarship, and education for nursing
What is considered nursing competency? (1.6) - DEFINITION- 1: They are correct
judgements and habits in terms of the use of:
a) knowledge
b) technical skills
c) clinical reasoning
d) communication
e) feelings
f) values aimed at providing services to individuals, families, groups, communities, and
society.
What are BCIT's professional attributes? (10) - DEFINITION- 1: Self-Awareness
2: Knowledge
3: Spirit of Inquiry
4: Accountability
5: Autonomy
6: Advocacy
7: Innovation and visionary
8: Mentorship and collaboration
9: Ethics and Values
10: Professional Identity
Professional Attribute: Self-Awareness (2) - DEFINITION- 1: the ability to recognize and
look at inner thoughts, feelings, and beliefs through the use of reflective practices
2: useful when being held accountable and need to defend their perspectives, including
unpopular or unsafe practices
Professional Attribute: Knowledge (4.7) - DEFINITION- 1: theoretical, practical, and
clinical knowledge is the basis for professional nursing practice
2: evidence-based enables nurses to
a) define the problems and see solutions
b) make autonomous decisions c) use discretion within their practice
3: impacted by
a) critical thinking
b) critical reasoning
c) clinical judgement, and
d) communication
4: sharing and communicating knowledge with colleagues, clients, families and others
helps to improve health outcomes.
, Professional Attribute: Spirit of Inquiry (4) - DEFINITION- 1: An inquisitive approach to
one's own practice
2: an openness to exploring new knowledge -> life long learning
3: recognizing and defining patterns
4: asking questions
Professional Attribute: Accountability (3) - DEFINITION- 1: taking responsibility for own
actions
2: legislation, standards of practice and code of ethics clarifies and guides one's scope
of practice
3: actively engage in advancing quality and safety, recognizing personal capabilities,
and identifying areas for professional development.
Professional Attribute: Autonomy (3) - DEFINITION- 1: working independently
2: exercising decision-making within one's scope of practice
3: ability to carry out an appropriate course of action within a system that has standards
of practice, code of ethics, and organizational policies.
Professional Attribute: Advocacy (1) - DEFINITION- 1: supporting/speaking out for an
important cause for clients or for the profession
Professional Attribute: Innovation/Visionary (1.3) - DEFINITION- 1: nurses show
initiative for new ideas that enhance the future of: a) nursing,
b) delivery of health care, and c) the health care system
Professional Attribute: Mentorship/Collaboration (2) - DEFINITION- 1: mentorship to
others enhances and supports personal growth
2: part of interprofessional collaboration, which can result in positive outcomes for the
health care team and clients.
Professional Attribute: Ethics/Values (3.4) - DEFINITION- 1: nurses need to know their
legal and professional obligations while understanding ethical issues are influenced by
political and social policies made at
a) organizational
b) provincial
c) national, and
d) international levels.
2: use information from various sources for ethical decision-making
3) collaborate with colleagues to develop and maintain a practice environment that
supports nurses' ethical and professional responsibilities
Professional Attribute: Professional Identity (4) - DEFINITION- 1: nursing students
beginning to embrace the characteristics, norms, and values of the profession
2: nursing students beginning to "think, act and feel" like a member of the profession.
3: fostered throughout one's career
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