Professionalism (Giddens) - Answer --The assimilation of nursing skills and knowledge integrated with
dignity and respect for all human beings. It incorporates the assumptions and values of the profession
while maintaining accountability and self-awareness; everybody deserves our service
ANA definition of nursing - Answer --Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health
and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering though the diagnosis and treatment
of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations
Components of a Profession -Scope of Practice - Answer --Provides a picture of what we do in our
profession
-Communication, relationships, truthful, advocate
Components of a Profession -Code of Ethics - Answer --Core critical values
,-Nightingale pledge
Professional Behaviors in Nursing -Autonomy - Answer --we have the ability to decide what we are going
to do with our work
Caring: An essential component to nursing - Answer --Caring is the distinctive feature that makes nursing
a profession & a discipline
Jean Watson - nurse theorist
-Caring for self
-Caring for others
-Caring in relation to Nursing leadership
-Caring for communities and environment
-Caring in web-based environments
*Not only caring for patients but also caring for coworkers, etc.
Values -Altruism - Answer --a concern for the welfare and well-being of others
-Is reflected by the nurse's concern and advocacy for the welfare of patients, other nurses, and other
healthcare providers
Values--Autonomy - Answer --right to self-determination
-Reflects autonomy when the nurse respects patients' rights to make decisions about health care
Values -Human Dignity - Answer --respect for the inherent worth and uniqueness of individuals and
populations
-Concern for human dignity is reflected when the nurse values and respects all patients and colleagues
Values -Integrity - Answer --Acting in accordance with an appropriate code of ethics and accepted
standards of practice
-Us reflected in professional practice when the nurse is honest and provides care based on an ethical
framework that is accepted within the profession
, Values -Social Justice - Answer --Acting in accordance with fair treatment regardless of economic status,
race, ethnicity, age, citizenship, disability, or sexual orientation
Student Nurse Code of Conduct - Answer -Is geared towards students whereas the other sites are more
geared towards completing the BSN program
ANA Code of Ethics - Answer --geared towards completing the BSN program
-9 provisions
American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Essentials of Baccalaureate Education - Answer --
geared towards completing the BSN program
-Syllabus Appendix A BSN Graduate competencies
Roles of Progessional Nurses- care provider - Answer --Help kids in the community
-Counsel college students
-Deliver babies
-Make medical discoveries
-Make important decisions about healthcare
-Teach classes
-Educate
-Teach kids about hand washing
-Serve in congress
-Work in other countries
-Teach CPR
-Conduct simulation
-Transport patients
-Help seniors stay healthy
Historical Images of nursing-Folk - Answer --People were known as healers, a member of the tribe
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