Homework: Nursing Professionalism
In this homework, the student will explore the history and characteristics of nursing professionalism. is nursing a profession? According to the textbook (Beth Perry Black. (2020). Professional Nursing: Concepts & Challenges (9th ed.). Elsevier/Saunders.) (Chapters 3-5) Different criteria and behaviors characterize a profession. Examples include service/altruism, accountability, autonomy, specialized training and knowledge, research, competency, self-regulation, ethical conduct, and a professional organization. In current nursing literature, what examples can you find that demonstrate these criteria in nursing practice? Present a case for the recognition of nursing as a profession.
In a 4 to 5 pages, the student will address the issue of nursing professionalism.
i. Introduction: briefly describes the history and development of nursing as a profession
ii. Discuss how nursing demonstrates at least three characteristics/behaviors of a profession -provides examples from current nursing literature.
iii. Describes one barrier to the recognition of nursing as a profession
iv. Conclusion: Discuss the current role nurses can play in advancing the profession of nursing
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.