Professionalism in Nursing
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Institution Every professional body has structured standards and regulations which ensure proper service delivery and suitable dispute management policies. Nursing has a proud history in service delivery to the public, and patients expect nurses to provide ethical and safe medical care. In every state there is a registered body entrusted with creating, monitoring and implementing regulations to all members of the nursing community. Set standards are defined as an achievable level of performance that can be measured on the quality of service delivered. The main focus for the implementation of professional standards is to aid in promoting, guiding and directing professional practice.
Professionalism is achievable and measurable through providing responsible practices, being knowledgeable in duties undertaken, and having a professional presence which includes verbal and non-verbal that articulate a positive image. Standards keep on evolving as new challenges and concepts emerge,
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Key attributes that help in identifying qualities and characteristics of a professional nurse are knowledge, spirit of inquiry, accountability, autonomy, advocacy, collaboration and ethical values. Advocacy is the ability to comprehend the client’s perspective, educating them on the key areas surrounding their treatment and being knowledgeable of policies that will impact delivery of quality healthcare. Innovation requires fostering a culture that enhances client/family understanding of different outcomes, and showing initiative in new actionable ideas that will better treatment provided. Collaboration requires nurses to work hand in hand with other healthcare professionals in ensuring quality service are provided to a patient (Laws & Rules,