Professional Portfolio –
Accompanying Paper
Amber Young
Practical Nursing Program, Sprott Shaw College
PN3001 – Professional Practice 3
Eliza Sorensen
January 11, 2023 Introduction By continuing to push themselves further and striving to improve personally and professionally the writer will be able to gain new skills, and experiences and meeting goals that will benefit them in the future of their nursing career. This paper touches on three concepts that have been studied and have already had a positive impact on the writer's professional development. These concepts that will be talked about are professional practice, ethical practice, and cultural safety within nursing practice, additionally, two of the writers learning goals will also
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These foundational standards consist of accountability and responsibility which will help the writer to practice within their competency, make informed decisions, be held accountable for those decisions, and have a stronger understanding of their scope of practice as a Licences Practical Nurse. Equally important is the competency-based practice standard that will provide the writer the ability to critically think, make informed decisions, evaluate the patient's response to care, and respond appropriately. Additionally, providing client-focused care will ensure the writer devotes attention to clients by communicating, supporting, and educating them throughout their care. Lastly comprehending the standard of ethical practice, the writer will have an improved ability to recognize, respect, and promote their client's worth, dignity, and diversity. Along with the potential to identify ethical issues and conflicts and work respectfully with colleagues and clients to resolve them (BCCNM, …show more content…
The professional practice provides the writer with strong fundamental expectations, behaviors, and criteria that are required within the nursing profession. Understanding these professional standards will guide the writer to improve themselves as a professional. Comprehending and practicing quality ethical care ensures the writer provides care to patients ensuring their safety, dignity, wishes, and involvement is valued. Additionally having an established skillset to provide culturally diverse patients and culturally safe care ensures that the writer provides the best possible care to everyone they care for. These concepts that the writer builds upon will continue to benefit them in their professional development journey, along with continuing to create obtainable goals for this